Senior Global Sourcing Manager

generalmotors; Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a Senior Global Sourcing Manager within GPSC to lead complex global sourcing initiatives across multiple commodity areas. The role emphasizes autonomous work, strategic supplier engagements, and alignment with enterprise value objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in purchasing and supply chain, strong data analysis, and proven negotiation skills. The position is hybrid, requiring periodic travel and collaboration with cross-functional teams globally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, finance, account management or product development.
• Data judgement and data-driven decision making.
• Strong communication to stakeholders at all levels.
• Develops and maintains constructive working relationships.
• Negotiation to reach meaningful agreements.
• Analytical thinking to evaluate multiple factors in decisions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing all or portions of materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and services.
• Lead complex global sourcing and negotiations with supplier partners.
• Execute global/regional material budgets and track on-time metrics.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to align RFQ components.
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives and KPI reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify savings opportunities.

Skills

Data Judgement

Informative Communication

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Results Focus

Workload Management

SAP experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or other frequency dictated by their manager)

The General MotorsGlobal Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC)organization isseekingtoidentifyhighly motivated and qualified individuals for current or future Senior Global Sourcing Manager roles

Selected candidates will be invited to join one of the following areas within the GPSC organization:

• Chassis Propulsion Structures
• Interior/ Exterior/ Thermal
• Battery, Fuel Cells, & Critical Material
• Electrical systems,Softwareand connectivity
• Indirect Purchasingor Other

Theideal candidatewill be comfortable operating autonomously, solving problems independently, prioritizing tasks that maximize enterprise value for General Motors and the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) function.

• Responsible forpurchasingall or specific portions of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and services.
• Activelyparticipatein 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
• Maintaining 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 that include, but are not limited to:
• Sourcing strategy, bid list development & management
• Quote analysis and review
• Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technicaldocumentationand quality alignment
• Lead sourcing recommendations and alignment with cross-functional teams
• Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
• Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
• Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions.
• Conduct in-depth contract analysis and perform rate management activities including contract amendments, issuing spot buys, rateanalysisand supplier requests.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives andidentifysavings opportunities,advanceautomationand introduce innovative solutions.
• Support or leadadditionalrequiredprojects asassigned by management.
• Promote GM'sbehaviorsvalues andmakescustomer-focused decisions.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, finance, account management, business development or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• Data Judgement-Competency using automated tools, ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Informative Communication- Ability to communicate relevant information to theappropriate audienceboth effectively andtimely
• Relationship Management- Develops andmaintainsconstructive, cooperative working relationships
• Negotiation- engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
• Analytical Thinking- Considervarious factorsin decision making todeterminesolutions and their impacts
• Results Focus- Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
• Workload Management-Manage multiple tasks with quality;prioritize by critical needs
• SAP experienceor ability to learn purchasing systems
• Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically + Internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in Business,Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field
• Experience with commodities
• Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
• Automotive industry experience
• Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
• Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, markettrendsand the regulatory environment
• Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
• Knowledge of contract law as it applies to the purchasing processes

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