Job Description

This is a hybrid role 2, this position requires to work 3 days on site 2 days at home remote on a full-time basis

What you will do:

Partner with Program Managers to represent purchasing and communicate program requirements/vehicle line overview.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ability to work effectively cross functionally, both internally and externally and build relationships

- Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins, paint, electronics, etc.)

- Experience handling commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance

- Proven competence in negotiating skills

- Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED CRITICAL SKILLS:
- Automotive industry experience

- Knowledge of procurement software

- Knowledge of materials management

- Capable of interpreting market data

- Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents

- Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

Additional Job Description

Key job responsibilities:

1- Help buyers to understand and compare part costs:

• Confirm supplier cost reporting through audits

• Build up cost model with the help of GM standards

• Analyze and compare costs for opportunities and gaps

• Use your analysis and available data to support buyers in the development of sourcing and negotiation strategies

2-Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction activities. Identify waste and inefficiencies at supplier sites

• Conduct on-site workshops with suppliers, if needed, 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

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree is required

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or other related areas

Required Experiences:

• Project Execution - 5-10 Years

• 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

• Negotiation

Preferred Critical Skills are but not limited to:

• 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

Remember to attach your CV when applying to this vacancy.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.