Value Chain Engineer - Electrical, Propulsion, Chassis, Interior Exterior

GM • Warren, MI

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you have a passion for innovation and emerging technologies? Do you enjoy developing a strategy, crafting a sense of clarity and alignment across multiple organizations, and executing it? Our growing team is seeking passionate and talented individuals to drive material cost optimization efforts across the organization. Our work touches millions of people across the globe, and our efforts instantaneously impact General Motors’ bottom line. As a Value Chain Engineer in Electrical, Propulsion, Chassis and/or Interior/Exterior spaces, you will be working alongside GM purchasing professionals on the cutting edge of technology, pushing the boundaries of efficient and effective material cost optimization, maximizing commercial opportunities, and mitigating threats. You will collaborate with Supply Base, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, and other business partners. You will do all this as part of an inclusive team, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can reach your fullest potential as you pursue your career!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Early career profile: Recent graduates and candidates with up to 0–2 years of relevant experience (including internships, co ops, or project work)
• Comfortable working with multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams.
• Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and a forward thinking environment, with a strong learning mindset.
• Candidates should demonstrate foundational competencies and potential in: Communication, Analytical thinking and data judgment, Workload and time management, Relationship management and collaboration Vendor/supplier interaction, Interest in developing negotiation skills over time

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other related areas is preferred.
• Automotive, industrial, and/or financial industry exposure (internship, co op, or project work).
• Manufacturing/operations experience or exposure (e.g., plant visits, coursework, projects).
• Capable of interpreting basic market data.
• Problem solving using structured methods (e.g., basic Lean / continuous improvement tools).
• Able to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents, or strong willingness to learn.
• Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed as skills and experience grow.

Responsibilities

• Support buyers to understand and compare part costs: Confirm supplier cost reporting through audits, build up cost model with the help of GM standards and experts when you need them, analyze and compare costs for opportunities and gaps, and use your analysis and available data to support buyers in the development of sourcing and negotiation strategies
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction activities.
• Identify waste and inefficiencies at supplier sites
• Conduct on-site workshops with suppliers, if needed, to develop improvement plans to address opportunities identified through performance improvement tools
• Monitor/accelerate supplier implementation of resulting improvement plans to ensure savings are achieved and coordinate with the respective buyers to ensure the savings are made.

Benefits

• From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.

What This Job Offers

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