Hoses & Lines - Sr Buyer

Description

Purpose of Position:

Responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services to manufacture hoses of plastic or rubber and metal pipes of stainless steel. Responsible for actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, negotiate threats of price increases, contracting Engineering changes, and interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent training/experience required

• Degree in Procurement, Accounting, Business, Engineering and/or MBA preferred

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Clear understanding of the variations of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP)
• Clear understanding of the Global Propulsion System (GPS)
• Understanding of the similar and difference between GVDP and GPS

• All Sourcing and Contracting Activities that including sourcing event bid strategy & management, bid analytics, coordination and alignment of RFQ package components including Terms & Conditions, SOR, RFQ documentation, lead technical reviews with the bidders, leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment, and management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services
• Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items
• Drive commercial budget activities. Strong focus in cost reduction initiatives
• Review weekly variance report to identify change in the Commodity APV
• Support supply chain activities & disruptions to find alternative solutions, handling capacity tickets.
• Support supplier management initiatives including "Strategic Supplier Engagement"
• Keep Business Overtime Strategy, considering all suppliers
• Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
• Perform rate management activities including benchmarking, rate analysis, and read-across opportunities
• Participate in supplier performance reviews
• Participate in Engineering Change Team (ECT) meetings
• Participate in Product Development Team (PDT) meetings
• Lead BTAB process when they are required to support the modifications in the footprint of the supplier
• Support nearshoring activities (Austin Project)
• Support & engage in supply chain, resiliency & semiconductor activities
• Update GSM in order to track every incoming sourcing and give visibility to the company.
• Update information of coming sourcings in the internal pipeline file.
• Generate strategies for any incoming sourcing, working with engineering, purchasing leadership and Program Teams.

Required Critical Skills:

• Understanding of the process to manufacture plastic and steel

• Ability to work effectively cross functionally, both internally and externally and build relationships
• Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills
• High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex
• Experience with supply chain and logistics challenges
• Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins, paint, electronics, etc)
• Clear understanding of the material indexation process
• Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Preferred Critical Skills:

• Automotive industry experience

• Knowledge of procurement software

• Knowledge of materials management

• Capable of interpreting market data

• Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

• Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed

• Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents

• Ability to travel at least 5% of time, including international travel

• Knowledge of FX indexation
• Knowledge of resins (plastics)
• Knowledge of metal (Stainless steel)

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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.

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Client-provided location(s): Mexico City, Mexico

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202606883

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-07T00:00:43