Vehicle Systems Lead (VSL) - GM Defense Purchasing
1 week ago• Warren, MI
Description
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, Michigan three times per week, at minimum.
The Role
The VSL is a consulting role responsible for aligning SMT commodity sourcing strategy with program financial, business, timing, and strategic targets during the sourcing phase of the GVDP.
As the purchasing counterpart to the Vehicle System Engineer (VSE), the VSL works collaboratively & cross functionally with the Program Purchasing & Direct Purchasing Teams, VSEs, PPCO (Product Program Cost Optimization , Program Engineering, and other collaborators to driving an aligned sourcing strategy focused on achieving critical program cost, timing, quality, localization & other strategic targets.
What You'll Do
- Attend VAPIR and/or CAB (change authorization board) to ascertain upcoming sourcing, cost impacts due to design modifications/concerns
- Engineering Data for Provisioning (EDFP) support activities with the sustainment team and determination on what US Government buys direct and what GMD will sell
- Assist Assistant Program Purchasing Manager with tracking of engineering changes and alignment
- Assist with Readiness activities during launch, capacity increases and variant introductions
- Support program Strategy reviews, SOR Check-ins, System Management Teams (SMT) Key stakeholder meetings & sourcing reviews
- Drive target & status alignment through collaboration with Vehicle System Engineer (VSE), Buyer, and PPCO
- Lead aligning Mid-Point PSR / PSR recommendations resolving disconnects prior to leadership review
- Drive profitability meeting program financial targets through understanding sourcing strategy cost savings opportunity
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- Cost Reduction workshops
- Bundling / Scale Opportunities
- ED&D Lump Sum vs Amortized
- LTA's vs Best Cost Up Front
- Develop strong relationships with Purchasing & Engineering SMT, VSE, PPCO, Program Team & other key partners
- Be the voice of Direct Purchasing SMT to the Program Team and Voice of Program Team to Purchasing equally considering team priorities
- Maintain program timing assessing risk early and kicking off recovery plans before project is late
- Share knowledge & lessons learned across program and with peers to support strategy optimization
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelors degree
- 2 years Direct/Program Purchasing or Engineering (Product Development Team Leader) experience
- Strong program management experience
- Strong understanding of program financial targets and status
- Ability to clearly communicate team goals & rally team around vision & mission
- Strong ability to manage ambiguity
- Familiarity with GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Process), program & sourcing process timelines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and purchasing systems
- Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee)
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Bachelors in Engineering or Purchasing
- Defense industry experience
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202511716
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-25T22:52:21
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
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- Woman founded/led
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