Tactical Operations Manager - Purchasing and Supply Chain Group
Today• Warren, MI
Description
The Role
As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for support in one of the key areas: manufacturing/warehouse operations, supply chain systems and processes, and material management. You will act as a liaison between Purchasing, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Containerization, Logistics and GM assembly / manufacturing plants to facilitate critical supply issues and business transfers. This group deals with short term capacity issues caused by broken tools or equipment, fires, floods, and any other related supplier shortage issues.
What You'll Do
Executes deliverables in support of the supply chain organization's business objectives. Guides of one of the key areas within the Global Supply Chain to ensure business objectives are met or exceeded in all areas. This includes customer, quality, service, responsiveness, people, product and financial initiatives. Understand and assess complex supply chain issues and lead teams in a cross functional environment to successfully resolve issues minimizing impacts to vehicle production
- Responsible for supporting relationship management with logistic suppliers and service providers
- Assess supplier schedules and impact on vehicle assembly production.
- Handle very complex capacity constraint issues to resolution with goal to eliminate potential plant disruptions and reduce premium transportation.
- Support / Lead conference calls with business transfers and critical supply issues
- Function as liaison between purchasing, engineering, manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide technical support
- Determine the cause of supplier delivery problems and coordinate/implement effective and timely resolutions
- Help assess and assist in the development and implementation of corrective actions for critical issues
- Improve delivery performance of suppliers by identifying process improvements and lead time reduction opportunities
- May participate as member or resource to product development teams
- Regularly exchange information with others inside and outside the work group including GM and supplier facilities
- Work with Supplier Risk Management team with Financially Troubled Suppliers
- Keep management updated frequently, consistent with the issues urgency
- Provide Executive Reports as Required
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering, manufacturing, automation, supply chain, purchasing, procurement, logistics or related technical field.
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, automation systems, industrial engineering, supplier development, supply chain, or purchasing. (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
- Communicate to all levels of the organization, within the function as well as other functions and suppliers
- Analyze metrics supporting supplier critical issues or sufficiency plan resolution.
- Ability to be flexible and at times work extended and non-core hours to ensure issues are worked to resolution.
- Ability to travel to plant locations when required for onsite support of launch and build-out. (up to 75%)
- Ability to problem tackle complete issues and implement new and innovative strategies.
- Deep understanding of Supply Chain functions
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What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related advanced degree or equivalent.
- A strong understanding of manufacturing processes, throughput and program management experience is required.
- Act as a strategic liaison between suppliers, industrialization, PPM, PPCO and direct purchasing Support sourcing and negotiation strategies through data-driven insights on supplier automation capabilities.
- Present strategic recommendations to senior leadership and drive adoption across global teams.
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
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 at least 50% or more on a frequent basis.
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): Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202610935
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-06-06T00:13:09
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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