Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Semiconductors

General Motors; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

GM vehicle discounts

Job summary

General Motors is seeking a seasoned semiconductor purchasing professional to develop a robust supply chain and lead commodity strategies for our electronics and software needs. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cross-functional alignment with engineering, legal, finance, and operations.

In this role, you will optimize procurement through RFQ management, P2P processes, and contingency planning, while partnering with executives to deliver value and resilience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, supply chain, program/product management or related experience.
• Experience in semiconductors and supplier negotiations including contracts.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and manage executive communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies based on market trends and technology.
• Manage procurement for productive/non-productive materials, machinery, tooling and services.
• Negotiate price, terms, and contract elements to complete full packages.
• Analyze supply chain performance and apply value-chain optimization tools.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align on RFQ, P2P, and order fulfillment.

Skills

Purchasing & supply chain experience

Semiconductors experience

Negotiation & contracts

Leadership

Analytical skills

Independent problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Role As a member of the GM semiconductor purchasing team, you will be part of developing a strong semiconductor supply chain to support our fast-growing electronics & software needs. Specifically, you will be responsible for a particular semicategory category and actively leading the development of commodity strategies, sourcing/negotiations, budget, and execution. You will manage relationships, collaborate with suppliers and internal key stakeholders including engineering, legal, finance, operations and drive cross-functional alignment. Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies based on business, market, and technology trends and establish strong and competitive supply base
• Responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services
• Negotiate price, terms, and other items to complete full contract package
• Optimize supply performance by analyzing and applying appropriate tools including benchmarking, cost and value chain analysis, negotiations, supply chain analysis
• Work closely with cross functional partners internally and externally to trade off imperatives, identify creative solutions, and gain alignment, incl during RFQ management, change management, Procure to Pay, order fulfillment, and customer satisfaction
• Drive for winning outcomes that are focused on the mission of the business
• Develop and manage great supplier relationships
• Provide pro-active communication and resolution of issues
• Develop protection of supply and contingency plans

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• Experience in Semiconductors
• Experience managing and negotiating commercial issues with suppliers as well as contract drafting, redlining, and working cross functionally with legal
• Proven leadership capability
• Strong analytical skills
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders within time constraints, as well as building relationships internally & externally
• Experience working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Highly proficient oral and written communication skills and adept at engaging and presenting to Senior Executives
• Demonstrates ability to develop and apply deep cost knowledge
• Knowledge of procurement and materials software, as well as MS software applications
• 10% travel internationally and domestically

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• MBA or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability

Compensation

Compensation: The salary range for this role is $124,200 – 197,800. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential

An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Sickness and accident benefits
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Tuition assistance programs
• Employee assistance program
• GM vehicle discounts
• more

Immigration

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).

Work Locations

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}. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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