Senior Buyer – Innovation Purchasing

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

This role is categorized as hybrid . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Cole Engineering Center , Warren MI three times per week, at minimum.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

The Role:

As a Senior Buyer for Advanced Tech & Innovation, you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and collaborate with suppliers or internal partners. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and judgment.

What You’ll Do:

All Sourcing and Contracting Activities that including sourcing event bid strategy & management, bid analytics, coordination, and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR, RFQ documentation, leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment, and management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services

Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items

Drive commercial budget activities

Support supply chain activities & disruptions to find alternative solutions

Support supplier management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement”

Cultivate relationships with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution

Perform rate management activities including benchmarking, rate analysis, and read-across opportunities

Participate in supplier performance reviews

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

2 years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development

Developing Contracts / Agreements – minimum 1 year post-grad experience

Project Execution – minimum 1 year post-grad experience

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

Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance

Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills

Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex

Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Proficient with Microsoft office products – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

SAP

MRP Systems

Bachelors degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience

Candidates must demonstrate the following required competencies:

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Workload Management

Relationship Management

Vendor/Supplier Management

Data Judgment

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Masters degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related advanced degree

Automotive industry experience

Knowledge of procurement software and 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

Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed

Ability to travel at least 5% of time, including international travel

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;

• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;

• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;

• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;

• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;

• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

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