Global Tactical Ops Lead - Supply Chain Resilience

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation benefits

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a proactive supplier readiness professional to work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Logistics to resolve critical supply issues and support business transfers. The role requires 5+ years in purchasing or related fields and a passport for extensive travel, with a hybrid work arrangement in place.

The candidate will lead calls, coordinate between multiple teams, and drive corrective actions to improve supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, industrial, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Expect to travel spontaneously 75% domestically/Internationally at Suppliers Overnight + Weekends
• Must have a valid passport

Responsibilities

• Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues.
• Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and provide technical support.
• Determine the cause of supplier delivery problems and coordinate/implement effective and timely resolutions.
• Help assess and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions for critical issues.
• Improve delivery performance of suppliers by identifying process improvements and lead time reduction opportunities.
• May participate as member or resource to product development teams.
• Regularly exchange information with others inside and outside the work group including GM and supplier facilities.
• Work with Supplier Risk Management team on financially troubled suppliers.
• Lead and support proactive and predictive strategy projects.
• Understand and implement standardized work practices.
• Keep management updated frequently, consistent with issue urgency.
• Provide Executive Reports as Required.

Skills

Experience in purchasing

Supply chain expertise

Process problem solving

Communication skills

Autonomy under pressure

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain

Job description

General Motors is seeking a proactive supplier readiness professional to work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, and Logistics to resolve critical supply issues and support business transfers. The role requires 5+ years in purchasing or related fields and a passport for extensive travel, with a hybrid work arrangement in place.

The candidate will lead calls, coordinate between multiple teams, and drive corrective actions to improve supplier performance.