Senior Global Sourcing Manager (GSM) – GMD Purchasing

GM • Warren, MI

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

The GMD Purchasing team is seeking an experienced Senior Global Sourcing Manager to support production procurement activities for current and future GMD programs. This Senior Global Sourcing Manager will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders. The work is of complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment. This role requires an experienced Senior Global Sourcing Manager to drive a multi-functional team including collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of post-graduation work experience in Direct, Indirect or Aftersales Purchasing.
• Strong business acumen, interpersonal verbal and written communication skills while maintaining the ability to prioritize tasks, balance multiple Programs simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Coordinate internal and cross functional issue escalation process
• Demonstrate ability to manage ambiguity and work independently
• Familiarity with commodity structure, component architecture & supply base strategy
• Familiarity with program & sourcing process timelines
• Candidate must either be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related field
• Procurement experience
• Defense industry experience
• Experience with SAP Procurement Systems
• Knowledge of procurement software and materials management
• Ability to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
• Proven knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes
• Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed
• Active US Secret Security clearance

Responsibilities

• Executing purchasing and sourcing technologies into GMD vehicles
• Actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing, negotiations, and interface with the leading suppliers and stakeholders.
• Managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance
• Managing key strategic supplier relationships
• Conducting benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices
• Demonstrating competence in negotiating skills
• Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex
• Developing organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Utilizing software such as SAP and/or MRP Systems

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior