Senior Global Sourcing Manager (GSM) - GM Defense

Description

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan at least 3 times per week.

About GM Defense

GM Defense (GMD) continues a 100-year legacy of designing, validating, and manufacturing vehicles and equipment in support of defense and other government customers. Within GM Defense, the recently created Autonomous Driving and Robotics group is charged with adapting, integrating, and enhancing GM’s automated driving capabilities to the needs of GM Defense customers.

Job Description:

The GMD Purchasing team is seeking an experienced Senior Global Sourcing Manager to support production procurement activities for current and future GMD programs.

This Senior Global Sourcing Manager will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders. The work is of complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment. This role requires an experienced Senior Global Sourcing Manager to drive a multi-functional team including collaboration.

What You'll Do:

Executing purchasing and sourcing technologies into GMD vehicles

Actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing, negotiations, and interface with the leading suppliers and stakeholders.

Managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance

Managing key strategic supplier relationships

Conducting benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices

Demonstrating competence in negotiating skills

Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex

Developing organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Utilizing software such as SAP and/or MRP Systems

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree required.

5+ years of post-graduation work experience in Direct, Indirect or Aftersales Purchasing.

Strong business acumen, interpersonal verbal and written communication skills while maintaining the ability to prioritize tasks, balance multiple Programs simultaneously and meet deadlines

Coordinate internal and cross functional issue escalation process

Demonstrate ability to manage ambiguity and work independently

Familiarity with commodity structure, component architecture & supply base strategy

Familiarity with program & sourcing process timelines

Candidate must either be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or related field

Procurement experience

Defense industry experience

Experience with SAP Procurement Systems

Knowledge of procurement software and materials management

Ability to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents

Proven knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed

Active US Secret Security clearance

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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.

The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be either a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization

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