Senior Buyer - Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC) Technologies

General Motors of Canada; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Autonomous Robotic Center (ARC) team. The role involves driving procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in purchasing and supply chain management, complemented by strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or product management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data and communicate effectively.
• Experience in project management and contract development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all ARC purchasing activities and manage the commodity sourcing process.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and ensure competitive positioning.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on market analysis.

Skills

Data Judgement

Informative Communication

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Results Focus

Workload Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management or a related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Job Description

Hybrid : This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren – GM Global Technical Center three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business

GM’s Indirect Purchasing team is looking for an Autonomous Robotic Center (ARC) Technologies Senior Buyer. A successful candidate is familiar with the purchasing process, working cross-functionally with stakeholders and suppliers, project management, data-based decision making, and equipment technology. In addition, is creative and curious, open to working in ambiguity and thinking outside the box to meet the demands of the growing advanced technologies market.

Job Description/Responsibility

• Serve as coordinator of all ARC purchasing activities, support team, holistic sourcing landscape, and PET engagement

• Manage the complete commodity and sourcing process from strategy development to the issuance of PO and sourcing pipelines

• Identify potential suppliers which will improve the overall competitiveness of GM

• Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, customer needs, market conditions and technology roadmaps

• Lead cross-functional strategic global sourcing teams

• Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers to optimize GM’s competitive position, including General Terms & Conditions and Global Supply Agreements

• Manage key strategic supplier relationships and develop relationships with new suppliers

• Conduct spend analysis, benchmarking, and market research to identify savings and efficiency opportunities

• Create and maintain dashboards to provide visibility to upper management on various topics

• Develop and deliver high-impact presentations to various levels of GM leadership

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, or product development

• Data Judgement - 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

• 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 and prioritize by critical needs

• SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems

• Strong sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Project management experience and contract development expertise.

• Expertise in MS Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word

• Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management or a related field

• Experience with automation, equipment, robotics, software, IT or related

• Experience with Automotive

• Experience with Commodities

• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Desired Behaviors

• Lead as One Team, Commit to Customers, Innovate and Embrace Change, Own the Outcome

Desired Skill

• Purchasing experience (Indirect, Direct a plus), Commodity Strategy, Cross-Functional Communication, Self-Starter, Strategic Engagement, Ability to Influence, Open to Ambiguity

• GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

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