Senior Buyer - Closures

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 position will be responsible for sourcing Closure components. This is a non-supervisory position, responsible for developing and aligning supplier strategy with advanced computing technology, including supplier roadmaps, contract development and execution. The position will challenge the candidate to go deep into the supply chain and uncover key suppliers and offer the candidate the opportunity to work closely with the advanced technical teams.

Responsibilities include but not limited to :

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

Keep abreast of current product developments and trends to develop and execute a robust strategy

Adhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures

Sourcing and Contracting Activities that include, but not limited to: o Sourcing event bid strategy & management o Bid analytics o Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR, technical documentation o 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

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

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

Minimum 5+ Years Purchasing experience required

High level of capability to work independently

Highly proficient oral and written communication skills

High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex

Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and ability to collaborate cross-functionally

Knowledge of computer software applications and management of complex contracts

Negotiation skills

Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time

Business or Engineering Bachelor Degree

Capable of interpreting contracts

Demonstrated global business skills

Ability to travel at least 25% of time, including international travel

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Previous Closures purchasing experience

Experience in technologically complex industry

Cost analysis, or manufacturing experience

Automotive industry experience

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

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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