Global Sourcing Strategist: Lead Negotiations

General Motors Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company is seeking a Senior Global Sourcing Manager to lead strategic procurement for materials, services and tooling. You will develop commodity strategies, negotiate with key suppliers, and drive global sourcing programs across regions while managing budgets and working with diverse internal teams.

You will coach peers, operate with autonomy, and prioritize initiatives to maximize enterprise value for GM.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development.
• Data Judgement - Competency using automated tools, ability to analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the audience effectively and timely.
• Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships.
• Negotiation - Engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements.
• Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and impacts.
• Results Focus - Take charge 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 10% of the time domestically + Internationally.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing all or specific portions of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and services.
• Actively participate in the development of commodity strategies.
• Lead complex global sourcing and negotiations with key supplier partners.
• Execute global/regional material budgets.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global direct material 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 and management; quote analysis and review.
• Coordinate RFQ components (Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation, quality alignment).
• Lead sourcing recommendations and cross-functional alignment.
• Manage sourcing documentation for RFQ processes per GM Audit Services.
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives and strategic supplier engagements.
• Represent purchasing in supplier KPI reviews and mitigate supply chain disruptions.
• Conduct contract analysis and rate management (amendments, spot buys, rate analysis).
• Drive continuous improvement, identify savings, and introduce automation/innovations.
• Support or lead additional projects as assigned by management.
• Promote GM's values and customer-focused decisions.

Skills

Data Judgement

Informative Communication

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Results Focus

Workload Management

SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business / Purchasing / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

General Motors Company is seeking a Senior Global Sourcing Manager to lead strategic procurement for materials, services and tooling. You will develop commodity strategies, negotiate with key suppliers, and drive global sourcing programs across regions while managing budgets and working with diverse internal teams.

You will coach peers, operate with autonomy, and prioritize initiatives to maximize enterprise value for GM.