Creativity Team Lead GMCH
6 days ago• Warren, MI
Description
The Role:
Responsible for leading a global Creativity Team. Primary responsibility is to develop and implement sourcing strategies on a global basis by working with cross functional stakeholders to meet sourcing objectives, achieve cost savings deliverables and support supplier development. The selected candidate would also be responsible for actively participating in sourcing/negotiations, global material budget execution, and supporting business planning activities for the business unit. Work is of a difficult nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work, negotiations, and a high level of independent judgment.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
- Develop and execute a robust commodity strategy based on market and technology trends for key commodities
- Maintain sourcing pipeline and Business Over Time, benchmarking data, CT strategy presentations, global budget and on-time metrics
- Manage global Creativity Team meetings
- Lead ECT meeting with cross-functional stakeholders
- Support SMT leadership with business planning and top supplier development initiatives
- Work with SGM counterparts to improve and align global strategy for future programs
- Support global/regional buyers with resolution of issues which require global leadership engagement
- Keep abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
- Adhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
- Utilize the GPSC sourcing process to manage sourcing packages (RFQ, Quote Analysis and Source Selection) and to establish a capable/competitive global supply base
- Analyze and apply appropriate tools, i.e., benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, value chain analysis, supplier negotiations, engineering change cost containment, technical cost reduction, part/system reuse, etc.
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 5 Years Purchasing or related experience required postgraduate
- Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
- Experience leading the assessment and resolution of commercial issues with complex global suppliers and assessing supplier performance
- Experience supporting executives in business planning activities and supplier development
- Demonstrated competence in negotiation skills
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others and to collaborate cross-functionally across multiple regions
- High level of analytical ability where problems can be complex
- High level of capability to work independently
- Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to travel 10-15% of time domestically and internationally.
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What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- MBA is preferred
- Automotive industry experience
- Understanding of program deliverables and profitability
- Knowledge of materials management
- Capable of interpreting market data
- Able to understand basic engineering documents
- Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes
- Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed
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}.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202606646
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-20T23:57:31
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Woman founded/led
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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