Value Chain Engineer

GM•Warren, MI

2d•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. A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other related areas is preferred.
Comfortable working with multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams
Ability to deal optimally with ambiguity and forward-thinking environment
Candidates must demonstrate the following required competencies: communication, analytical thinking, data judgment, workload management, relationship management, vendor/supplier management, and negotiation.

Nice To Haves

Automotive, Industrial, and/or financial industry experience
Manufacturing/Operations Experience
Capable of interpreting market data
Problem Solving
Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed
Ability to travel at least 25% of time, including international travel

Responsibilities

Help 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 realized.