Senior Buyer - Semiconductors

Hybrid Semiconductor Purchasing Manager

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Sunnyvale Technical Center, Sunnyvale, California or Warren GM Global Technical Center three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].

As a member of the GM semiconductor purchasing team, you will be part of developing a strong semiconductor supply chain to support our fast-growing electronics & software needs.

Specifically, you will be responsible for a particular semicategory category and actively leading the development of commodity strategies, sourcing/negotiations, budget, and execution. You will manage relationships, collaborate with suppliers and internal key stakeholders including engineering, legal, finance, operations and drive cross-functional alignment. Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment.

The salary range for this role is (122,700 - 196,200). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

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

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of post graduate experience in Purchasing, Logistics Supply Chain, or Program Management
• Proven leadership capability
• Strong analytical skills
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders within time constraints, as well as building relationships internally & externally
• Experience working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Experience managing and negotiating commercial issues with suppliers as well as contract drafting, redlining, and working cross functionally with legal
• Highly proficient oral and written communication skills and adept at engaging and presenting to Senior Executives
• Demonstrates ability to develop and apply deep cost knowledge
• Knowledge of procurement and materials software, as well as MS software applications
• 10% travel Domestically + Internationally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• MBA or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
• Experience in Semiconductors

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.)