PPCO Supervisor

General Motors; Ciudad de México; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Descripción de la vacante

General Motors in Mexico City seeks a PPCO Supervisor to lead a team of Value Chain Engineers and Cost Engineers, driving material cost optimization across the organization. You will work with GM purchasing, engineering, quality, and finance to deliver actionable cost insights.

This role requires independent judgment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple estimates; travel up to 25–50% and support deployment of cost-reduction initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in procurement, supply chain, engineering, finance, or related fields.
• 5–10 years of project execution experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage ambiguity.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a team of Value Chain Engineers and Cost Engineers to complete and optimize part costs; confirm supplier cost reporting and build cost models.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction activities; identify waste and inefficiencies at supplier sites; coordinate with buyers to ensure savings are realized.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project Execution

English (Advanced)

Analytical Thinking

Data Judgment

Workload Management

Relationship Management

Vendor/Supplier Management

Negotiation

Communication

Educación

Procurement / Supply Chain / Engineering / Finance / Accounting / Business Administration degree

Descripción del empleo

Job DescriptionDo you have a passion for innovation and emerging technologies? Do you enjoy developing a strategy, crafting a sense of clarity and alignment across multiple organizations, and executing it? Our growing team is seeking passionate and talented individuals to drive material cost optimization efforts across the organization. Our work touches millions of people across the globe, and our efforts instantaneously impact General Motors’ bottom line.As a PPCO Supervisor you will be leading a team of Value Chain Engineers and Cost Engineers working alongside GM purchasing professionals on the cutting edge of technology, pushing the boundaries of efficient and effective material cost optimization, maximizing commercial opportunities. You will collaborate with Supply Base, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, and other business partners. You will do all this as part of an inclusive team, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can reach your fullest potential as you pursue your career!This role involves a high level of independent judgment, initiative, creativity, and the management of multiple estimates that focus specifically on identifying accurate cost estimates as well as proposed cost reductions.Key job responsibilities:1- Lead a team of VCEs and CEs to complete and optimize part costs:Confirm supplier cost reporting through auditsBuild up cost model with the help of GM standards and experts when you need themAnalyze and compare costs for opportunities and gapsUse your analysis and available data to support buyers in the development of sourcing and negotiation strategiesAnalyze, organize, and understand large amount of dataComprehensive manufacturing process knowledge is required. An understanding of regional difference in manufacturing processesTravel to supplier facilities for enhanced costing collaboration and support of the specific engineering / purchasing team2-Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction activities. Identify waste and inefficiencies at supplier sitesConduct on-site workshops with suppliers, if needed, to develop improvement plans to address opportunities identified through performance improvement toolsMonitor/accelerate supplier implementation of resulting improvement plans to ensure savings are achieved and coordinate with the respective buyers to ensure the savings are realizedRequired Education:Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other related areasRequired Experiences:Project Execution – 5-10 YearsComfortable working with multidisciplinary and cross-cultural team sAbility to deal optimally with ambiguity and forward-thinking environmentExperience in leading cross functional projects and teamsEnglish: AdvancedKnowledge of harness manufacturing processes, cost-reduction initiatives.Knowledge of manufacturing processes in the electrical field, cost estimation and structuring skills, communication skills and presentations with leadership.Candidates must demonstrate the following required competencies:CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingData JudgmentWorkload ManagementRelationship ManagementVendor/Supplier ManagementNegotiationPreferred Critical Skills are but not limited to:Automotive, Industrial, and/or Financial industry experienceManufacturing/Operations ExperienceCapable of interpreting market dataProblem SolvingAble to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documentsAbility to work globally, independently, and self-directedAbility to travel at least 25% of time, including international travel (Visa is required)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 respect and value what each individual contribution to our team, including their origin, education, sex, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender expression and / or identity, religious context, age, generation, and disability. We believe that our ability to meet the needs and expectations of an increasingly diverse and global customer base is closely linked to the diversity and inclusion that we experience within General Motors.If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your employment, please mention it to the recruiterThis role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.The selected candidate will be required to travel on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.About GMOur 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 UsWe 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 to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment OpportunitiesGeneral 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 providing an inclusive workplace 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 .AccommodationsGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.