Buyer- EV Motors

BuyerThe 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. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and collaborate with suppliers or internal partners. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and judgment.Responsibilities: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.Responsible for actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders.Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment.Partner with Program Managers to represent purchasing and communicate program requirements/vehicle line overview.Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution.Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development.Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:Data Judgment - 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 5-10% Domestically + Internationally.SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems.What Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field.Experience with commodities.Cost analysis or manufacturing experience.Automotive industry experience.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 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. 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