Senior Buyer

1 week ago

Warren, United States General Motors Full time

Software, It, And Automotive Industry Professional Understand the software, IT, and automotive industries and the long-term direction GM software and services is headed. Ability to work effectively cross functionally, internally and externally, while building strong relationships. Partner with IT and Business on the strategy of supply base, technologies, products used, future products, technology roadmap, and viable suppliers for technology requirements. Active and effective participation with key stakeholders, including Engineering, IT, Business Stakeholders, Legal, and Security. Develop and manage suppliers under the guidance of quality, service, technology, and price negotiations. This includes sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types. Manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines proactively. Negotiate competitive pricing, robust terms, and potential other items to complete a full contract package. Develop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy. Proven competence in negotiating skills. Experience handling commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance. Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills. Adhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures. Utilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process to manage sourcing packages. Skills & abilities (Required Qualifications): 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, logistics, supply chain, or program management Analytical thinking - Ability to effectively negotiate all terms and conditions. Considers various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts, and make recommendations Strategic mindset Strong strategic thinking. Ability to create a technology roadmap by collaborating with IT. This includes understanding the supply base, technologies, products used, future potential products, and how this fits into IT's vision Data judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions to make sound recommendations Informative communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience (including leadership) both effectively and timely Relationship management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships Negotiation Drive collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements Results focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time Workload management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs, while moving with urgency SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems High level knowledge about software/technology purchasing Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically + internationally Preferred qualifications: Automotive industry experience Knowledge of procurement software Demonstrate strong execution skills Engineering background with software purchasing experience is preferred. Understand basic engineering documents Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding 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 role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week. Job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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