Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Critical Minerals

Hybrid Role in Critical Minerals Distribution

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum.

What You'll Do

• In this unique, highly autonomous role, you will independently shape and maintain the critical minerals distribution, trading and market, financial benchmarking and sourcing strategies specific to a wide array of critical minerals and REE's (rare earth elements).
• Operate with sound business judgment and adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing, finance, and accounting practices and procedures
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and contracting activities that include, but are not limited to:
• Develop and lead sourcing strategies, including bid list development and management
• Lead quote analysis, commercial evaluation, and market review to inform sourcing decisions
• Coordinate and align sourcing opportunities, including Terms & Conditions, technical documentation, quality requirements, and commercial inputs
• Develop sourcing recommendations for leadership and drive alignment with cross-functional teams
• Negotiate and execute complex supply agreements
• Manage sourcing documentation related to the RFQ process in adherence to GM Audit Services requirements
• Lead direct material budget activities and support financial planning for critical minerals
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including Strategic Supplier Engagement, and nurture supplier relationships by serving as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
• Lead change management activities and work closely with external partners on potential collaborations and strategic engagements related to critical minerals
• Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews and performance discussions
• Represent purchasing and support the mitigation of supply chain disruptions across the critical minerals value chain

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, product development, commodities, market analysis, finance, or related fields (internship or co-op experience will not be considered)

Competency Level:

Demonstrated ability to work independently and complete complex, ambiguous tasks with limited direction while exercising sound judgment in the following competencies:

• Data Judgment - Objectively analyze complex data, market signals, and financial information to draw meaningful conclusions
• Informative Communication - Communicate relevant information effectively and in a timely manner to the appropriate audience
• Relationship Management - Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

At a minimum, demonstrate the ability to execute with little support in the following competencies:

• Negotiation - Engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
• Analytical Thinking - Consider multiple factors in decision making to determine solutions and their potential impacts
• Results Focus - Take ownership without prompting, seize opportunities, and deliver results on time
• Workload Management - Manage multiple priorities with quality and prioritize work based on critical needs

Ability to travel approximately 10%-15% domestically and internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related advanced degree
• Experience in critical minerals, mining, mineral processing, commodities, or related natural resources industries
• Experience mapping end-to-end supply chains and analyzing value chains
• Experience developing or applying distribution, trading and market, commodity, or financial benchmarking strategies
• Cost analysis, financial modeling, commercial strategy, or manufacturing experience
• Experience in the automotive, electric vehicle, or EV battery industry
• Experience working at a mining or processing firm, EV battery company, financial institution, investment bank, or commercial bank
• Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends, financial indicators, and the regulatory environment
• Ability to understand basic technical drivers for the applicable commodities, along with knowledge of contract law as it applies to purchasing processes and commercial agreements

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}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.