Senior Buyer - Autonomous Robotics Center (ARC) Technologies

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

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Senior Buyer for their Autonomous Robotic Center. The successful candidate will manage purchasing activities, engage with suppliers, and develop strategic sourcing strategies to enhance GM's competitiveness. This hybrid role requires strong project management skills and a creative approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the purchasing process.
• Experience in data analysis and strategy development.
• Openness to working in ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all ARC purchasing activities and manage commodity processes.
• Identify suppliers to improve competitiveness and lead sourcing strategy.
• Conduct spend analysis and develop dashboards for management visibility.

Skills

Project Management

Data-based Decision Making

Creativity

Cross-functional Collaboration

Supplier Relationship Management

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.