Global Sourcing Manager - Human Machine Interface (HMI)

General Motors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to lead procurement of materials, services, and tooling, develop commodity strategies, and negotiate with suppliers. You will actively participate in budget execution and collaborate with internal partners to drive value and compliance.

You will manage RFQ processes, supplier performance, and cross-functional alignment while ensuring timely delivery and quality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies: Data Judgement; Informative Communication; Relationship Management
• Emerging ability in Negotiation, Analytical Thinking, Results Focus, Workload Management, and SAP or purchasing systems experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics
• Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
• Sourcing and contracting activities including strategy, bid list development, quote analysis, RFQ components and T&Cs; quality alignment
• Lead sourcing recommendations and align with cross-functional teams
• Manage RFQ process documentation per GM Audit Services; support direct material budget activities
• Lead or support supplier relationship management initiatives and strategic supplier engagement
• Perform change management activities; represent purchasing in supplier KPI reviews; mitigate supply chain disruptions
• Promote GM’s values and customer-focused decisions

Skills

Purchasing expertise

Supply chain management

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. You will be expected to actively participate in the development of a commodity strategy, executing sourcing and negotiations, contribute to global material budget execution, and collaboration with suppliers and internal partners. Work requires a demonstrated ability to function collaboratively, display initiative, an ability to assess options via analysis as well as a capability to exercise independent judgment and recommend plans of action for the larger commodity team.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics
• Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
• Sourcing and contracting activities that include, but are not limited to: Sourcing strategy, bid list development & management Quote analysis and review Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation and quality alignment Leadership sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements Support direct material budget activities Lead/Support supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution Perform change management activities Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions Promote GM’s behaviors and values and makes customer-focused decisions

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

2+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)

• Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:
• Data Judgement – Competency using automated tools, ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
• At a minimum, has an emerging ability showcasing understanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the following competencies:
• Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality; prioritize by critical needs SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems Ability to travel 5-10% Domestically + Internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field
• Experience with commodities
• Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
• Automotive industry experience
• Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
• Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends and the regulatory environment
• Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
• Knowledge of contract law as it applies to the 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 now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This 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}. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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