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Description

Responsabilities:

As a Buyer you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. You will be expected to actively participate in the development of a commodity strategy, executing sourcing and negotiations, contribute to global material budget execution, and collaboration with suppliers and internal partners.
Work requires a demonstrated ability to function collaboratively, display initiative, an ability to assess options via analysis as well as a capability to exercise independent judgment and recommend plans of action for the larger commodity team.

What You'll Do
• Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics
• Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
• Sourcing and contracting activities that include, but are not limited to:
• Sourcing strategy, bid list development & management
• Quote analysis and review
• Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation, and quality alignment
• Leadership sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams
• Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
• Support direct material budget activities
• Lead/Support supplier relationship management initiatives, including "Strategic Supplier Engagement" and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
• Perform change management activities
• Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
• Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions

Required Qualifications:

Education:
• Bachelor's degree: Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development
Competency Level:
• Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:
• Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely
• Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
• At a minimum, has an emerging ability showcasing understanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the following competencies:
• Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
• Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts
• Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
• Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs
• Ability to travel

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• Experience with commodities
• Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
• Automotive industry experience
• Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
• Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends and the regulatory environment
• Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
• Knowledge of contract law as it applies to the purchasing processes

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 < 25% for this role.

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

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Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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