Job Description

DEVELOP AND EXECUTE A COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PLAN
- Lead business plan/tactics to reach overall global targets on a day-to-day basis

- Lead global teams in all Regions in developing commodity strategies and sourcing recommendations for specified commodity, considering regional specifics. This also includes early Supplier Engagement and Strategic Sourcing

- Oversee, monitor and coach employees in different locations and build effective global team

- Collaborate with Engineering, CCA and other internal partners to clarify prerequisites and to drive cost reduction


OPTIMIZE SUPPLIER FOOTPRINT
- Analyze and apply appropriate tools, i.e. cost models, benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, value chain analysis, supplier negotiations, engineering change cost containment, technical cost reduction, part/system reuse, etc.


HANDLE SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS AND OPERATIONAL ISSUES

Additional Job Description

-Bachelor’s degree required, master’s optional but not sure the educational levels in Mexico vs the US

-English level - proficient to very proficient due to the engagement with the global team and US team

-Travel 25%-50%, some to the US and through Mexico

-Specific knowledge: Commodity-specific knowledge in thermoforming process and injection and blow molding. Understanding of global market for the carpet, acoustic and trunk trim commodity, including supply and demand factors, price trends and market drivers. Experience in negotiation and contract management.

This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis. A company Vehicle will be provided for this role with successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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Just so you know…diversity and inclusion are our strengths. We respect and value what each individual contribution to our team, including their origin, education, sex, race, ethnic group, sexual orientation, gender expression and / or identity, religious context, age, generation, and disability. We believe that our ability to meet the needs and expectations of an increasingly diverse and global customer base is closely linked to the diversity and inclusion that we experience within General Motors.

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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.