Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Manufacturing Software Automation Procurement

Description

The Role

As a Senior Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing Technology purchases  (Software, Software as a Service, Infrastructure, etc.) that directly impact GM’s path to automation, on a regional and global basis. You will lead strategic initiatives to evaluate and elevate automation capabilities, while executing robust contracts.  Additionally, you will be responsible for developing, negotiating and implementing sourcing strategies by working with key stakeholders on technology requirements, IT, Security, Privacy and Legal, which then requires preparing and completing sourcing recommendations to various levels of management. 

What You’ll Do:

Negotiate license models (or other technology models), competitive business cases, favorable and robust terms and conditions (including legal terms), and other items to complete a full contract package while protecting GM’s interests.

Bring insight into the automation industry and trends, understand what protections are important and how to incorporate into contracts with automation suppliers. 

Use your proven competence in negotiation skills, to make recommendations to Stakeholders on terms and conditions deviations and when to uphold.

Stay up to date on the Automation industry, IT industry, Automotive industry, and strategic direction GM software and services is headed

Work effectively cross functionally, internally and externally, while building strong relationships 

Partner with IT and Business on strategy of supply base, technologies, products used, future products, technology roadmap, and viable suppliers for technology requirements.  

Work with Suppliers on governance and deliveries, including sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types. 

Active and effective participation with key stakeholders, including Engineering, IT, Business Stakeholders, Legal, and Security, among others. 

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. 

Proactively manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines to support business continuity

Adhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures 

Develop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy. 

Resolve commercial issues with suppliers and assess supplier performance 

Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills 

Utilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process to manage Sourcing packages. 

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, automation, supply chain, or procurement (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)  

Ability to negotiate through complex and/or ambiguous situations, while working independently

Project management, managing multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, and prioritizing requests

Proficient communication skills 

Ability to learn about items being purchased without having previous knowledge of the product

Analytical skills, including the ability to do in-depth benchmarking 

Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals

Knowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Research) 

SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems 

Analytical Thinking - Ability to effectively negotiate while considering various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts.  Use this to make sound recommendations.

Strategic Mindset  – Strong strategic thinking to creatively solve problems.   

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 

Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically + Internationally 

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Working knowledge of automation technologies including robotics, PLCs, MES, and, fleet management, and smart manufacturing systems.

Project management experience in cross-functional or supplier-facing roles.

Strong proficiency with software concepts and proven competence to negotiate Legal & Commercial Terms & Conditions  

Solid knowledge of contract law  

Knowledge of procurement software 

Demonstrate strong execution skills 

Engineering or IT background with Software purchasing experience

Understand basic engineering documents  

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}.

Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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