Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Critical Minerals

General Motors•Warren, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for maintaining the sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics. The Senior Global Sourcing Manager will adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures. Key activities include sourcing and contracting, which encompass sourcing strategy, bid list development and management, quote analysis and review, coordination and alignment of RFQ package components (Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation, quality alignment), leader's sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams, and executive complex supply agreements. The role also involves management of sourcing documentation related to the RFQ process in adherence to GM Audit Services requirements, supporting direct material budget activities, leading supplier relationship management initiatives (including “Strategic Supplier Engagement”), nurturing supplier relationships by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution, performing change management activities, and leading or representing the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews. Additionally, the role involves representing purchasing and supporting the mitigation of supply chain disruptions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Proficient in completing tasks autonomously, without coaching the following competencies: Data Judgement, Informative Communication, Relationship Management
Demonstrates ability to execute with little support in the following competencies: Negotiation, Analytical Thinking, Results Focus, Workload Management
Ability to travel 10%-15% domestically and internationally
Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related advanced degree
Experience with critical minerals
Experience mapping end-to-end supply chains and analyzing value chains
Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
Automotive industry experience
Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends and the regulatory environment
Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
Knowledge of contract law as it applies to the purchasing processes

Responsibilities

Maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics
Adhering to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
Sourcing and contracting activities including sourcing strategy, bid list development & management, quote analysis and review
Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation and quality alignment
Leader's sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams
Executive complex supply agreements
Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
Support direct material budget activities
Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
Perform change management activities
Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions