Sr. Buyer - Brake Apply & Controls Job at General Motors, Warren, MI

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  • General Motors
  • Warren, MI

Job Description

Description

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 [or other frequency dictated by the business

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment.

Responsible for actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders.

Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget and on-time metrics

Adhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures

Sourcing and Contracting Activities that include, but not limited to:

Sourcing event bid strategy & management

Bid analytics

Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR, technical documentation

Leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment Management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services

Cooperate with legal to negotiate special contract terms

Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items

Support commercial budget activities

Support logistics supplier management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement”

Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution

Perform rate management activities including spot buys, rate analysis and supplier requests

Participate in supplier KPI reviews

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

Additional Description

Required Critical Skills:

A minimum of 5 years with Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, or relevant experience

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

Preferred Critical Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

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

Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed

Ability to travel at least 5% of time

Candidates must demonstrate the following required competencies:

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Workload Management

Relationship Management

Vendor/Supplier Management

Data Judgment

Required Experiences:

Developing Contracts / Agreements  – 1-4 Years

Project Execution – 1-4 Years

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.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful 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 encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement (U.S.)

General Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

Accommodations (U.S. and Canada)

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work from home, Relocation, H1b,

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