Job Description

Hybrid: This position requires to work 3 days on site 2 days at home remote on a full-time basis

The Role:

As a Buyer you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services.  You will be expected to actively participate in the development of a commodity strategy, executing sourcing and negotiations, contribute to global material budget execution, and collaboration with suppliers and internal partners. 
Work requires a demonstrated ability to function collaboratively, display initiative, an ability to assess options via analysis as well as a capability to exercise independent judgment and recommend plans of action for the larger commodity team.

Additional Job Description

What You'll Do:

•    Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global 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:
o Sourcing strategy, bidlist development & management
o Quote analysis and review
o Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation and quality alignment
o Leadership sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams
•    Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
•    Support direct material budget activities
•    Lead/Support supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” and nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
•    Perform change management activities
•    Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
•    Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions

Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with preferred focus in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
• 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development

• Experience with commodities required

- Fluent in English language

• Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:
• Data Judgement - 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    

• At a minimum, has an emerging ability showcasing understanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the following competencies:
• 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 and prioritize by critical needs
• Ability to travel

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Why Join Us 

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Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.