Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Manufacturing Software Automation Procurement

General Motors•Warren, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing Technology purchases (Software, Software as a Service, Infrastructure, etc.) that directly impact GM’s path to automation, on a regional and global basis. You will lead strategic initiatives to evaluate and elevate automation capabilities, while executing robust contracts. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing, negotiating and implementing sourcing strategies by working with key stakeholders on technology requirements, IT, Security, Privacy and Legal, which then requires preparing and completing sourcing recommendations to various levels of management.

Requirements

5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, automation, supply chain, or procurement (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Ability to negotiate through complex and/or ambiguous situations, while working independently
Project management, managing multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, and prioritizing requests
Proficient communication skills
Ability to learn about items being purchased without having previous knowledge of the product
Analytical skills, including the ability to do in-depth benchmarking
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
Knowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Research)
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
Analytical Thinking - Ability to effectively negotiate while considering various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts. Use this to make sound recommendations.
Strategic Mindset – Strong strategic thinking to creatively solve problems.
Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions to make sound recommendations
Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience (including leadership) both effectively and timely
Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
Negotiation – Drive collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs, while moving with urgency
Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically + Internationally

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of automation technologies including robotics, PLCs, MES, and, fleet management, and smart manufacturing systems.
Project management experience in cross-functional or supplier-facing roles.
Strong proficiency with software concepts and proven competence to negotiate Legal & Commercial Terms & Conditions
Solid knowledge of contract law
Knowledge of procurement software
Demonstrate strong execution skills
Engineering or IT background with Software purchasing experience
Understand basic engineering documents

Responsibilities

Negotiate license models (or other technology models), competitive business cases, favorable and robust terms and conditions (including legal terms), and other items to complete a full contract package while protecting GM’s interests.
Bring insight into the automation industry and trends, understand what protections are important and how to incorporate into contracts with automation suppliers.
Use your proven competence in negotiation skills, to make recommendations to Stakeholders on terms and conditions deviations and when to uphold.
Stay up to date on the Automation industry, IT industry, Automotive industry, and strategic direction GM software and services is headed
Work effectively cross functionally, internally and externally, while building strong relationships
Partner with IT and Business on strategy of supply base, technologies, products used, future products, technology roadmap, and viable suppliers for technology requirements.
Work with Suppliers on governance and deliveries, including sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types.
Active and effective participation with key stakeholders, including Engineering, IT, Business Stakeholders, Legal, and Security, among others.
Develop and manage suppliers under the guidance of quality, service, technology, and price negotiations. This includes sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types.
Proactively manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines to support business continuity
Adhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures
Develop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy.
Resolve commercial issues with suppliers and assess supplier performance
Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Utilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process to manage Sourcing packages.