Sr. Buyer Rail & Yard Management
3 days ago• Mexico City, Mexico
Description
Experience/Education:
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related fields (required)
- 5+ years of work experience in the related fields (preferred)
- Finance/Engineering/Logistics Certifications (preferred)
- Advanced English
- MS Office, Tableau, MySQL knowledge
Activities include but not limited to:
- Sourcing event bid strategy & management
- Coordination and alignment of Pre-RFQ and RFQ package components including Terms & Conditions, SOR, RFQ documentation
- Strong collaboration with GM legal to draft and improve terms and conditions of complex rail contracts
- Complete leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment with 100% on-time sourcing
- Management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services
- Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items
- Support commercial budget and cost reduction (joint process improvement) activities
- Support logistics supplier management initiatives including "Strategic Supplier Engagement"
- Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
- Participation in development and review of supplier KPIs
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with key suppliers
- Perform rate management activities including spot buys, fuel surcharge updates, customs tax, annual rail contract pricing adjustments, rate analysis and payment issue inquiries
- Provide network and operational support through participation in crisis meetings and execution of the commercial responsibilities of Intra Mexico rail lanes for Material and Vehicles.
- Strong cross functional collaboration required with vehicle logistics operations, network engineering, finance, technical accounting, and future program teams to create balanced recommendations for total enterprise benefit
- Support cost studies with future program and network optimization teams allowing for new vehicle launch in the most efficient mode and further optimizations over life of program
- Manage contract pipelines and keep pipeline updated
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Knowledge:
- Strong multi-faceted experience in Logistics and Supply Chains including working knowledge of various logistics modes and supply base dynamics
- Strong Commercial Negotiation experience
- Robust experience in complex bid and contract management
- Working knowledge in data analysis and bid management software
- Working experience in data analytics environment
Skills:
- Strong purchasing negotiation skills in logistics or other services
- Strong understanding of the network optimization concepts and process
- Strong Technical capabilities including Data Mining and Analysis including knowledge of SQL, Tableau and MS Access (preferred)
- Ability to manage complex projects
- High Analytic Capability in situations which are ambiguous and complex
- Strong Senior Leadership presentation skills
- High level of oral and written communications skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Ability to both work independently and as a member of cross-functional teams
- Ability to lead a project from start to finish
- Detail oriented and Data Driven
- High process focus
- Automotive industry experience
- Capable of interpreting market data
- Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes
- Energetic and passionate to find solutions to complex supply chain problems
Hybrid position 3 days at office 2 days working from home
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Client-provided location(s): Mexico City, Mexico
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202511642
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-23T00:21:16
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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