Indirect Material Senior Buyer

Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Buyer or Senior Buyer, with a strong focus on indirect materials and services procurement.
• Solid negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook .
• Knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies, and supply chain management principles.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle .
• Experience managing regional or LATAM supplier portfolios.
• Advanced data analysis skills (e.g., spend analytics, dashboards, or reporting tools).
• Bilingual proficiency in English , intermediate Portuguese.
• Experience driving cost optimization, productivity initiatives, or process improvements in procurement.

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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): Bogota, Colombia

Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202524342

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-03T00:31:35