Senior Sourcing Manager- Returnable Containers

General Motors LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

General Motors LLC is seeking a logistics purchasing/contract professional to execute deliverables supporting logistics objectives. You will negotiate contracts for returnable containers and assist in supplier management to meet GM's business goals.

The role requires strong data analysis, cross-functional communication, and the ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally. Hybrid work arrangement and adherence to GM values are expected.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in purchasing, supply chain, logistics or related fields.
• Data judgement and ability to analyze data to draw conclusions.
• Clear, timely communication to the right audience.
• Builds and maintains constructive supplier relationships.
• Negotiation to reach meaningful agreements.
• Analytical thinking for complex decision making.
• Results-focused with ability to deliver on time.
• Manage multiple tasks by priority and quality.
• Experience with SAP or purchasing systems.

Aufgaben

• Execute deliverables to support logistics objectives.
• Negotiate and issue contracts for returnable container requirements.
• Support relationship management with suppliers and service providers.
• Communicate with stakeholders across functions and external partners.
• Identify problems and modify work methods without defined procedures.
• Promote GM values and customer-focused decisions.
• Remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues promptly.

Kenntnisse

Experience in purchasing

Data judgement

Informative communication

Relationship management

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Results focus

Workload management

SAP experience

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

Responsible for executing deliverables in support of the logistics organization’s business objectives. Negotiating and issuing contracts for GM returnable container requirements. Provides support of one of the key areas within Logistics and / or Containers organization to ensure business objectives are met or exceeded in all areas including customer, quality, service, responsiveness, people, product and financial initiatives. Communicates within the function as well as other functions, external affiliates, regulatory agencies. Responsible for supporting relationship management with suppliers and service providers Influences others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Identify problems, update or modify work methods that may be complex in the work area without the benefit of defined procedures. Promote GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions.

Removing Roadblocks & Resolving Issues/Complaints:

Observes and steps up to remove roadblocks and resolve potential issues.

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics 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 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; prioritize by critical needs
• SAP experience or 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 Returnable Containers
• Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
• Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends and 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 GM

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

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