Global Automation Strategy & Sourcing Leader

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI, seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead the automation strategy for GPSC, shaping multi-year roadmaps, supplier engagement, and standards across GM’s manufacturing and logistics footprint.

You will drive KPI-based targets, collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, IT, Finance, and suppliers, and champion data-driven decision making while managing a global automation portfolio. This hybrid role requires travel to plants and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing), Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing engineering, with significant exposure to automation equipment, controls, or robotics.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including direct leadership of teams (typically 4–5+ direct reports) and talent development across diverse technical and commercial skill sets.
• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional, and global initiatives in a matrixed environment, from strategy through implementation and value realization.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing, supplier management, and contract/commercial structures for capital equipment and/or automation solutions, including risk and lifecycle cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of purchasing professionals and automation strategy leaders supporting equipment, controls, and robotics.
• Build an inclusive, high-performance culture focused on safety, innovation, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement.
• Develop automation purchasing and strategy roadmaps for GPSC, including standards, platforms, and commercial models.
• Align automation strategy with program cycles, capacity plans, and plant network changes.
• Develop global commodity strategies for automation categories and negotiate favorable agreements.

Skills

Team leadership

Automation strategy

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Executive communication

Ambiguity leadership

Adaptability

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business

Tools

PowerBI

Python

ML/AI tools

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI, seeks an experienced Senior Manager to lead the automation strategy for GPSC, shaping multi-year roadmaps, supplier engagement, and standards across GM’s manufacturing and logistics footprint.

You will drive KPI-based targets, collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, IT, Finance, and suppliers, and champion data-driven decision making while managing a global automation portfolio. This hybrid role requires travel to plants and partners.