Sr Procurement Analyst

GM Financial•Fort Worth, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Global Procurement at GM Financial is a strategic, high-impact team that manages sourcing, contracts, and supplier relationships across the organization. You’ll work with advanced processes, tools, and policies to drive efficiency and innovation, while collaborating with business units and suppliers worldwide. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and exposure to diverse procurement operations, making it an ideal environment for those seeking to deliver value and shape the company’s future. At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive. Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership capability with mentoring Specialists and Analysts
Possesses a collaborative, and relentless approach to process improvement and ability to lead contract negotiations while adhering to internal policies and procedures to achieve favorable outcomes for the company
Proficient/Advanced level negotiation skills
Ability to develop and maintain creative, innovative, and strategic category/sub-category strategy for responsible areas
Ability to identify legal and risk issues, conduct appropriate contract review and analysis, and recommend viable alternatives and/or specifications
Proficient/Advanced knowledge of contract terms and conditions
Knowledge of information security practices
Cultivate strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver high quality services to business partners
Ability to influence and steer highly ethical process with business partners and suppliers
Strong analytical skills, ability to understand complex legal concepts
Ability to build rapport with and influence Senior Management
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex legal risks in a concise and understandable manner
General understanding and application of best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, sourcing, etc.)
Familiarity with Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and financial laws and regulations
Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
Bachelor’s Degree, (Juris Doctorate preferred) in related business field or equivalent work experience
3-5 years background in contract negotiation
Experience negotiating with vendors
Oracle or other procurement software experience required

Responsibilities

Manages specific projects and initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency of services, and is accountable for managing risks and resource requirements.
Builds strong working relationships with business partners, professional peers, and other team members and operating level relationships with contractors, suppliers, and other external stakeholders.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience (shares knowledge/has a level of expertise).
Manages contracts with vendors, including negotiating terms and conditions, and documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments.
Systematically and efficiently manages contract creation, execution, and analysis to maximize financial and operational performance and minimize risk.
Works closely with Category Management to identify and meet business needs, while identifying risks and contractually protecting GMF customers and business interests.
Drafts and designs processes under specific requirements within certain time-frames by defining and describing a sequence of activities to meet process objectives and produce desired outcomes.