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PPCO Supervisor

4 days ago Mexico City, Mexico

Description

Do you have a passion for innovation and emerging technologies? Do you enjoy developing a strategy, crafting a sense of clarity and alignment across multiple organizations, and executing it? Our growing team is seeking passionate and talented individuals to drive material cost optimization efforts across the organization. Our work touches millions of people across the globe, and our efforts instantaneously impact General Motors' bottom line.

As a PPCO Supervisor you will be leading a team of Value Chain Engineers and Cost Engineers working alongside GM purchasing professionals on the cutting edge of technology, pushing the boundaries of efficient and effective material cost optimization, maximizing commercial opportunities. You will collaborate with Supply Base, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Manufacturing, and other business partners. You will do all this as part of an inclusive team, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can reach your fullest potential as you pursue your career!

This role involves a high level of independent judgment, initiative, creativity, and the management of multiple estimates that focus specifically on identifying accurate cost estimates as well as proposed cost reductions.

Key job responsibilities:

1- Lead a team of VCEs and CEs to complete and optimize part costs:

  • Confirm supplier cost reporting through audits
  • Build up cost model with the help of GM standards and experts when you need them
  • Analyze and compare costs for opportunities and gaps
  • Use your analysis and available data to support buyers in the development of sourcing and negotiation strategies
  • Analyze, organize, and understand large amount of data
  • Comprehensive manufacturing process knowledge is required. An understanding of regional difference in manufacturing processes
  • Travel to supplier facilities for enhanced costing collaboration and support of the specific engineering / purchasing team

2-Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction activities. Identify waste and inefficiencies at supplier sites

  • Conduct on-site workshops with suppliers, if needed, to develop improvement plans to address opportunities identified through performance improvement tools
  • Monitor/accelerate supplier implementation of resulting improvement plans to ensure savings are achieved and coordinate with the respective buyers to ensure the savings are realized

Required Education:

  • Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other related areas

Required Experiences:

  • Project Execution - 5-10 Years
  • Comfortable working with multidisciplinary and cross-cultural team s
  • Ability to deal optimally with ambiguity and forward-thinking environment
  • Experience in leading cross functional projects and teams
  • English: Advanced
  • Knowledge of harness manufacturing processes, cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes in the electrical field, cost estimation and structuring skills, communication skills and presentations with leadership.

Candidates must demonstrate the following required competencies:

  • Communication
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data Judgment
  • Workload Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Vendor/Supplier Management
  • Negotiation

Preferred Critical Skills are but not limited to:

  • Automotive, Industrial, and/or Financial industry experience
  • Manufacturing/Operations Experience
  • Capable of interpreting market data
  • Problem Solving
  • Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
  • Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed
  • Ability to travel at least 25% of time, including international travel (Visa is required)

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your employment, please mention it to the recruiter

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 on a regular basis (25-50%) for this role.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Client-provided location(s): Mexico City, Mexico
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202618308
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-08-29T03:58:52

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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