Sr Procurement Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION

Why Global Procurement at GM Financial?

Global Procurement at GM Financial is a strategic, high-impact team that manages sourcing, contracts, and supplier relationships across the organization. You'll work with advanced processes, tools, and policies to drive efficiency and innovation, while collaborating with business units and suppliers worldwide. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and exposure to diverse procurement operations, making it an ideal environment for those seeking to deliver value and shape the company's future.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture - an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work - we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

• Contract Management - management of contracts with vendors and includes negotiating the terms and conditions in contracts as well as documenting and agreeing on any changes or amendments that may arise during its implementation or execution. Process of systematically and efficiently managing contract creation, execution, and analysis for the purpose of maximizing financial and operational performance and minimizing risk.
• Category Management - this position works closely with Category Management to help identify and meets the needs of the business, while identifying risks and contractually protecting GMF customers and business interests.
• Process Development - drafting and design of processes under specific requirements within certain time-frames through defining and describing a sequence of activities that need to be performed to meet the process's objectives and to produce the process's desired outcome.

• Demonstrated leadership capability with mentoring Specialists and Analysts
• Possesses a collaborative, and relentless approach to process improvement and ability to lead contract negotiations while adhering to internal policies and procedures to achieve favorable outcomes for the company
• Proficient/Advanced level negotiation skills, ability to develop and maintain creative, innovative, and strategic category/sub-category strategy for responsible areas, ability to identify legal and risk issues, conduct appropriate contract review and analysis, and recommend viable alternatives and/or specifications
• Proficient/Advanced knowledge of contract terms and conditions and knowledge of information security practices
• Cultivate strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver high quality services to business partners
• Ability to influence and steer highly ethical process with business partners and suppliers
• Strong analytical skills, ability to understand complex legal concepts
• Ability to build rapport with and influence Senior Management
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex legal risks in a concise and understandable manner
• General understanding and application of best-in-class procurement processes (category management, benchmarking, sourcing, etc.)
• Familiarity with Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and financial laws and regulations

• Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
• Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
• Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
• Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
• Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection

• Bachelor's Degree, (Juris Doctorate preferred) in related business field or equivalent work experience
  • 3-5 years background in contract negotiation; experience negotiating with vendors; Oracle or other procurement software experience required