Global Commodity & PCBA/SMT Multi-Site Manager

Description

The Role

This hybrid role is responsible for leading global commodity strategy and multi-site PCBA/SMT partner performance to deliver cost competitiveness, supply resilience, quality, and operational execution. The role blends strategic sourcing, supplier and contract management, capacity planning, and cross-functional leadership to support reliable production, successful launches, and long-term business objectives.

What You’ll Do

Develop and execute global commodity and sourcing strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and supply continuity

Lead cross-site and cross-regional supplier performance for PCBA/SMT and related commodities, including business reviews, escalation management, and operational issue resolution

Own sourcing activities from strategy through contract negotiation, supplier selection, and execution of budget and business plan objectives

Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance to align procurement and operational strategies with program needs 

Use data, cost models, benchmarking, value chain analysis, and supplier negotiations to identify savings, reduce risk, and improve performance 

Support new product introduction, launch readiness, and process changes by ensuring supplier readiness, manufacturability, and capacity alignment

Drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics, including yield, throughput, cycle time, and on-time delivery

Lead and develop a high-performing team through coaching, performance management, mentoring, and organizational planning

Assess supplier and component capacity to match business demand while supporting applicable compliance requirements and regional considerations

Ensure compliance with internal procedures, quality standards, traceability requirements, and applicable supplier and manufacturing expectations

Communicate risks, mitigation plans, and performance trends to leadership and key stakeholders

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field

10+ years of experience in global purchasing, procurement, supplier management or manufacturing operations

Proven experience leading teams and driving results across cross-functional or multi-site environments

Strong negotiation, supplier management, communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Experience developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and executing contracts or commercial agreements

Working knowledge of manufacturing, capacity planning, quality systems, and performance metrics, ideally in PCBA/SMT or a similar technical environment

Ability to influence diverse stakeholders, lead through ambiguity, and adapt quickly in a dynamic business environment

Ability to travel 10–20% domestically and internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Experience developing and negotiating contracts in a global supply base 

Knowledge of SAP and data management or analytics tools such as Power BI, Excel, TMS, or AI-enabled tools

Experience in finance, cost engineering, strategic planning, or value chain analysis. 

Background in automotive, electronics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments

Familiarity with PCBA/SMT processes, supplier launches, or complex multi-tier supply networks

Core Competencies 

Strategic sourcing and operational leadership 

Supplier management and negotiation 

Cross-functional collaboration 

Data-driven decision-making 

Continuous improvement mindset 

Talent development and team leadership 

Adaptability, accountability, and business acumen 

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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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