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Cruise LLC
Global Sourcing Manager
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A Procurement or Sourcing Manager manages the procurement of supplies for a company or organization. Develops policies and schedules for regular procurements. Trains and supervises staff, develops relationships with suppliers, researches and inspects supplies, and negotiates supply and shipping prices.
$133,537 / year median in Michigan
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Description 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 General Motors Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) organization is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for current or future Global Sourcing Manager roles Selected candidates will be invited to join one of the following areas within the GPSC organization: Chassis Propulsion Structures Interior/ Exterior/ Thermal Battery, Fuel Cells, & Critical Material Electrical systems, Software and Connectivity Indirect Purchasing or Other The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating autonomously, solving problems independently, and prioritizing tasks that maximize enterprise value for General Motors and the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) function. : 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 Promote GM's behaviors and values and makes customer-focused decisions Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): 2+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, finance, account management, business development or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered) Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies: Data Judgemen t
- Competency using automated tools, 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; prioritize by critical needs Ability to travel 5-10% Domestically + Internationally SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field 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 GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.