Global Sourcing Strategist

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GM is seeking a seasoned Purchasing professional to lead sourcing strategies, supplier engagement, and data-driven decision making within our US operations.

You will manage RFQ processes, budget alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to mitigate supply disruptions while upholding GM Audit Services standards and contracts.

Strong analytical capability, negotiation skills, and familiarity with SAP are required, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in purchasing, supply chain, or related fields.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Automotive industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics.
• Develop and manage sourcing strategies and bid lists.
• Analyze and review quotes.
• Coordinate RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation, and quality alignment.
• Lead sourcing recommendations and alignment with cross-functional teams.
• Manage sourcing documentation related to the RFQ process per GM Audit Services requirements.
• Support direct material budget activities.
• Lead or support supplier relationship management initiatives, including Strategic Supplier Engagement.
• Nurture supplier relationships and act as focal point for commercial issue resolution.
• Perform change management activities and represent purchasing in supplier KPI reviews.
• Assist in mitigating supply chain disruptions and promote GM behaviors and values.

Skills

Sourcing Strategy Development

Supplier Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Workload Management

RFQ Process Management

Budget Management

Quote Analysis

Capacity Management

Materials Management

Contract Law Knowledge

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

GM is seeking a seasoned Purchasing professional to lead sourcing strategies, supplier engagement, and data-driven decision making within our US operations.

You will manage RFQ processes, budget alignment, and cross-functional collaboration to mitigate supply disruptions while upholding GM Audit Services standards and contracts.

Strong analytical capability, negotiation skills, and familiarity with SAP are required, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally.