Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Manufacturing Software Automation Procurement

General Motors (GM); Warren (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Senior Global Sourcing Manager to lead technology purchases and automation-related sourcing on regional and global levels. You will negotiate licenses, terms, and contractual protections while partnering with IT, Security, Privacy, and Legal to shape strategy.

You will drive supplier governance, renewal planning, and data-backed decisions to support GM’s automation roadmap.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing, automation, supply chain, or procurement.
• Ability to negotiate in complex/ambiguous scenarios.
• Strong project management and prioritization skills.
• Analytical benchmarking and data judgement abilities.
• Knowledge of SAP and procurement software.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate license models and contract terms to protect GM’s interests.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies with IT, Legal and Security.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholder alignment on technology requirements.
• Manage supplier governance, deadlines, and renewal cadences.
• Drive data-driven decisions through benchmarking and analytics.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication

SAP experience

Procurement Software

Automation/IT Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job DescriptionThe RoleAs a Senior Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing Technology purchases (Software, Software as a Service, Infrastructure, etc.) that directly impact GM’s path to automation, on a regional and global basis. You will lead strategic initiatives to evaluate and elevate automation capabilities, while executing robust contracts. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing, negotiating and implementing sourcing strategies by working with key stakeholders on technology requirements, IT, Security, Privacy and Legal, which then requires preparing and completing sourcing recommendations to various levels of management.What You’ll Do:Negotiate license models (or other technology models), competitive business cases, favorable and robust terms and conditions (including legal terms), and other items to complete a full contract package while protecting GM’s interests.Bring insight into the automation industry and trends, understand what protections are important and how to incorporate into contracts with automation suppliers.Use your proven competence in negotiation skills, to make recommendations to Stakeholders on terms and conditions deviations and when to uphold.Stay up to date on the Automation industry, IT industry, Automotive industry, and strategic direction GM software and services is headedWork effectively cross functionally, internally and externally, while building strong relationshipsPartner with IT and Business on strategy of supply base, technologies, products used, future products, technology roadmap, and viable suppliers for technology requirements.Work with Suppliers on governance and deliveries, including sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types.Active and effective participation with key stakeholders, including Engineering, IT, Business Stakeholders, Legal, and Security, among others.Develop and manage suppliers under the guidance of quality, service, technology, and price negotiations. This includes sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types.Proactively manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines to support business continuityAdhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and proceduresDevelop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy.Resolve commercial issues with suppliers and assess supplier performanceProfessional interpersonal verbal and written communication skillsUtilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process to manage Sourcing packages.Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, automation, supply chain, or procurement (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)Ability to negotiate through complex and/or ambiguous situations, while working independentlyProject management, managing multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, and prioritizing requestsProficient communication skillsAbility to learn about items being purchased without having previous knowledge of the productAnalytical skills, including the ability to do in-depth benchmarkingAppropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goalsKnowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Research)SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systemsAnalytical Thinking - Ability to effectively negotiate while considering various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts. Use this to make sound recommendations.Strategic Mindset – Strong strategic thinking to creatively solve problems.Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions to make sound recommendationsInformative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience (including leadership) both effectively and timelyRelationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationshipsNegotiation – Drive collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreementsResults Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on timeWorkload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs, while moving with urgencyAbility to travel 10% of the time domestically + InternationallyWhat Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Working knowledge of automation technologies including robotics, PLCs, MES, and, fleet management, and smart manufacturing systems.Project management experience in cross-functional or supplier-facing roles.Strong proficiency with software concepts and proven competence to negotiate Legal & Commercial Terms & ConditionsSolid knowledge of contract lawKnowledge of procurement softwareDemonstrate strong execution skillsEngineering or IT background with Software purchasing experienceUnderstand basic engineering documentsGM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. 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