Global Tech Sourcing Leader – Software & SaaS

General Motors Corporation; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking a Senior Global Sourcing Manager for Business Application Software to source Software, SaaS, and infrastructure globally. You will develop strategies with IT, security, and legal teams and drive supplier negotiations and contracts end-to-end.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions. Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant purchasing experience.
• Analytical thinking to negotiate terms and assess impacts.
• Strategic mindset to create a technology roadmap with IT.
• Data judgement to draw actionable conclusions.
• Strong communication with leadership and stakeholders.
• Relationship management to build cross-functional partnerships.
• Negotiation skills to secure favorable terms.
• Results focus and ability to drive timely outcomes.
• Workload management across multiple sourcing initiatives.
• Knowledge of SAP or ability to learn purchasing systems.
• Solid understanding of Software/ technology purchasing.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage suppliers under guidance of quality, service, tech and price negotiations.
• Partner with IT, Business, Legal and Security on sourcing strategy and roadmaps.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and contract terms; manage renewal cadence.
• Lead sourcing packages and benchmark data to inform decisions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Mindset

Data Judgement

Informative Communication

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Results Focus

Workload Management

Software Purchasing Knowledge

Ability to Travel

Tools

SAP

Purchasing Systems

Job description

General Motors in Warren, MI is seeking a Senior Global Sourcing Manager for Business Application Software to source Software, SaaS, and infrastructure globally. You will develop strategies with IT, security, and legal teams and drive supplier negotiations and contracts end-to-end.

The role requires 5+ years in purchasing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate across functions. Travel up to 10% domestically and internationally is expected.