Buyer - Exterior Moldings

Description

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired. This position requires an employee to be on-site on average 3 days per week

The Role

As a Buyer for Exterior Moldings, you will be responsible for the 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 strategies, 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 Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field OR 4+ years related work experience in supply chain, logistics, etc. in lieu of degree required

2+ years relevant purchasing or supply chain experience

Ability to work cross functionally, both internally and externally and form relationships

Experience handling commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance

Tried competence in negotiating skills

High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex

Experience with supply chain and logistics challenges

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

Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Automotive industry experience

Knowledge of procurement software

Knowledge of materials management

Capable of interpreting market data

Proven knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

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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