Senior Sourcing Manager- Returnable Containers

General Motors•Warren, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for executing deliverables in support of the logistics organization's business objectives. Negotiating and issuing contracts for GM returnable container requirements. Provides support of one of the key areas within Logistics and / or Containers organization to ensure business objectives are met or exceeded in all areas including customer, quality, service, responsiveness, people, product and financial initiatives. Communicates within the function as well as other functions, external affiliates, regulatory agencies. Responsible for supporting relationship management with suppliers and service providers. Influences others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Identify problems, update or modify work methods that may be complex in the work area without the benefit of defined procedures. Promote GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions. Removing Roadblocks & Resolving Issues/Complaints: Observes and steps up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues.

Requirements

5+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Data Judgement - Competency using automated tools, ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely
Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts
Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality; prioritize by critical needs
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically + Internationally

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field
Experience with commodities
Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
Automotive industry experience
Knowledge of Returnable Containers
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

Executing deliverables in support of the logistics organization's business objectives.
Negotiating and issuing contracts for GM returnable container requirements.
Providing support of one of the key areas within Logistics and / or Containers organization to ensure business objectives are met or exceeded in all areas including customer, quality, service, responsiveness, people, product and financial initiatives.
Communicating within the function as well as other functions, external affiliates, regulatory agencies.
Supporting relationship management with suppliers and service providers.
Influencing others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.
Identifying problems, updating or modifying work methods that may be complex in the work area without the benefit of defined procedures.
Promoting GM's values and making customer-focused decisions.
Removing roadblocks and resolving potential issues/complaints.