Senior Buyer-Interior

Senior Buyer

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as Hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren GM Global Technical Center, three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

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

The Role: As a Senior 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. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and collaborate with suppliers or internal partners. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and judgment.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• 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. Responsible for actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders.
• Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment.
• Partner with Program Managers to represent purchasing and communicate program requirements/vehicle line overview.

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Experience with commodities
• Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills
• Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex
• Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Automotive industry experience
• Knowledge of procurement software
• Knowledge of materials management
• Capable of interpreting market data
• Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
• Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

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.)