Sr.Buyer - Powertrain Cooling

**Job Description** **Hybrid** This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Technical Center three times per week, at minimum. **The Role -** You will be responsible for purchase of all, or a specific portion of productive materials related to powertrain cooling systems. 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. **What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)** + Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget and on-time metrics + Adhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures + Sourcing and Contracting Activities that include, but not limited to:o Sourcing event bid strategy & managemento Bid analyticso Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR, technical documentationo Leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment + Management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services + Cooperate with legal to negotiate special contract terms + Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items + Support commercial budget activities + Support logistics supplier management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” + Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution + Perform rate management activities in **Additional Job Description** **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)** + Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field required + Minimum 5 years Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related experience required (post graduate) + Experience with various commodities required (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins, paint, electronics, etc.) + High level of capability to work independently + Highly proficient oral and written communication skills + High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex + Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and ability to collaborate cross-functionally + Negotiation skills + Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time + Capable of interpreting contracts + Demonstrated global business skills + Ability to travel 10%