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Indirect Purchasing Buyer

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General Motors

Indirect Purchasing Buyer

Cairo, Egypt

Description

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. this means the successful candidate to report to the GM office full time.

The Role:

You 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 development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders. Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and independent judgment.

What You'll Do:

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  • Customer focus & Cross Functional Collaboration

    • Educate stakeholders on Purchasing Process, make sure budget is fully approved & SOW is clear before starting the sourcing process.
    • Identify the right suppliers to be added to the bid list after coordination with stakeholder.
  • Purchasing Process

    • Fully responsible to select the right sourcing type & complete the whole purchasing cycle
    • Ensure a fair bid environment
    • Develop a strategic approach for the purchase
    • Negotiation process (negotiating price, T&C, Incoterm, lead time, after-service ... )
    • Mitigate legal and operational risks & protect GM's intellectual property
    • Conduct the technical evaluation process through Customer / Supplier meetings & follow ups
    • Prepare the sourcing recommendation / decision
    • Obtaining the right approvals as per local approval matrix & global procedure
    • PO / Contract awarding / creation on SAP & signing
    • Selling scrap / obsolete / mutilated parts to generate revenue through spot sale or long-term contracts.
  • Internal Controls & Process Compliance

    • Documentation & filling of every step in the process that led to the sourcing decision
    • Full compliance with local & GM global policies & procedures.
    • Reporting / uploading the right figures timely to tracker / EGY / ESO
  • Continuous Improvement

    • Provide value to GM by identifying cost savings opportunities and work with the stakeholders to develop them.
    • Continuously searching for better suppliers to enrich GM database & the competition
  • Relationship Development

    • Contract management and building strategic relationship with suppliers and stakeholders
    • Work on suppliers' complaints & solving issues promptly (receiving, payment issues, pricing issues, ..)

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities:

Knowlege and Experience:

  • 2 ~ 3 Years of Experience in same field

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree with a very good English level (Preferred in Commerce, Business Economics or Engineering).

Competencies:

  • Displays High Integrity and Honesty
  • Customer focus
  • Conflict Management
  • Drive for Results

About GM

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Why Join Us

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Client-provided location(s): Giza, El Omraniya, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202511487
Employment Type: Full Time

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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