Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Lower Structures

GM•Warren, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for purchasing all or a specified portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and services. The role develops commodity strategies, leads complex global sourcing and negotiations with key suppliers, and develops and executes plans to meet direct material budget targets. It involves close collaboration with suppliers and internal partners and contributing to the development of the purchasing team by coaching peers. The work is sophisticated and requires initiative, analytical judgment, autonomy, and the ability to prioritize work for the greatest enterprise benefit to General Motors and its Global Purchasing and Supply Chain function. The position leads sourcing and contracting processes, supplier relationship management, supplier KPI reviews, contract analysis, rate management, and supply chain disruption mitigation. It maintains sourcing pipeline and benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global direct material budgets, and on-time metrics, while following corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices. The role also supports continuous improvement, savings, automation, and innovative solutions, and may lead additional projects assigned by management. The role is categorized as hybrid, with the selected candidate expected to report to a specific location at least three times per week or at another frequency set by their manager. Domestic and international travel of 10% is required. Relocation benefits are not provided. GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, or product development; internship and co-op experience do not count toward this requirement.
Competency using automated tools and objectively analyzing data to draw meaningful conclusions.
Ability to communicate relevant information effectively and promptly to appropriate audiences.
Ability to develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships.
Negotiation skills, including engaging in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements.
Analytical thinking and ability to consider multiple factors and impacts when determining solutions.
Results focus, including taking initiative, identifying opportunities, and delivering on time.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize according to critical needs.
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems.
Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally.
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, purchasing, supply chain management, finance, or a related field.
Experience with commodities, cost analysis, or manufacturing.
Automotive industry experience.
Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management.
Ability to draw conclusions from complex data, market trends, and the regulatory environment.
Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for applicable commodities.
Knowledge of contract law as it applies to purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

Purchase all or specific portions of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and services.
Participate in developing commodity strategies.
Lead complex global sourcing and negotiations with key supplier partners.
Execute global and regional material budgets.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Maintain the sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global direct material budget, and on-time metrics.
Follow corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures.
Develop sourcing strategies and bid lists, analyze quotes, and coordinate RFQ package components, including terms and conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation, and quality alignment.
Lead sourcing recommendations and align them with cross-functional teams.
Manage RFQ sourcing documentation in accordance with GM Audit Services requirements.
Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including Strategic Supplier Engagement, and serve as a focal point for resolving commercial issues with suppliers.
Lead or represent purchasing in supplier KPI reviews.
Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions.
Conduct contract analysis and rate management, including contract amendments, spot buys, rate analysis, and supplier requests.
Drive continuous improvement, identify savings opportunities, advance automation, and introduce innovative solutions.
Support or lead additional projects as assigned by management.
Promote GM behaviors and values and make customer-focused decisions.
Coach peers and contribute to the development of the purchasing team.