Senior Global Sourcing Manager Manufacturing Software Automation Procurement

Job Description

The Role

As a Senior Global Sourcing Manager you will be responsible for sourcing Technology purchases(Software Software as a Service Infrastructure etc.) that directly impact GMs path to automation on a regional and global basis. You will lead strategic initiatives to evaluate and elevate automation capabilities while executing robust contracts. Additionally you will be responsible for developing negotiating and implementing sourcing strategies by working with key stakeholders on technology requirements IT Security Privacy and Legal which then requires preparing and completing sourcing recommendations to various levels of management.

What Youll Do:

• Negotiatelicense models (or other technology models) competitive business casesfavorableand robustterms and conditions (including legal terms) and other items to completeafull contract package while protecting GMs interests.
• Bring insight into the automation industry and trends understand what protections are important and how to incorporate into contracts with automation suppliers.
• Use your proven competence in negotiationskills to make recommendations to Stakeholders on terms and conditions deviations and when to uphold.
• Stay up to date on the Automation industry IT industry Automotive industry and strategicdirectionGM software and services is headed

• Work effectively cross functionallyinternallyand externally while building strong relationships

• Partner with IT and Business on strategy of supply base technologies products used future products technology roadmap andviablesuppliers for technology requirements.
• Work with Suppliers on governance and deliveriesincludingsoundunderstanding of deadlinesrequiredlead times suppliercontractsand application types.

• Active and effective participation with key stakeholders including Engineering IT Business Stakeholders Legal and Security among others.

• Develop and manage suppliers under the guidance of quality service technology and price negotiations. This includes sound understanding of deadlinesrequiredlead times suppliercontractsand application types.

• Proactivelymanage annual renewal cadence and deadlines to support business continuity
• Adhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures

• Develop andmaintainbenchmark data to drive a strategy.

• Resolve commercial issues with suppliers and assess supplier performance

• Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills

• Utilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chainsourcingprocessto manage Sourcing packages.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5 years relevant experience in purchasing automation supply chain or procurement(any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• Ability to negotiate through complex and/or ambiguous situations while working independently

• Projectmanagement managing multiple projects/assignments simultaneously and prioritizing requests
• Proficient communication skills

• Ability to learn about items being purchasedwithout having previous knowledge of the product
• Analytical skills including the ability to do in-depth benchmarking

• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
• Knowledge of computer software (MS Word ExcelPowerPoint Internet Research)

• SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems

• Analytical Thinking- Ability to effectively negotiate while consideringvarious factorsin decision making todeterminesolutions and their impacts. Use this to make sound recommendations.

• Strategic Mindset Strong strategic thinking to creatively solve problems.

• Data Judgement- Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions to make sound recommendations

• Informative Communication- Ability to communicate relevant information to theappropriate audience(including leadership) both effectively andtimely

• Relationship Management- Develops andmaintainsconstructive cooperative working relationships

• Negotiation Drive collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements

• Results Focus- Take charge without prompting seize opportunities and deliver on time

• Workload Management- Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs while moving with urgency

• Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically Internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Working knowledge of automation technologies including robotics PLCs MES and fleet management and smart manufacturing systems.
• Project management experience in cross-functional or supplier-facing roles.
• Strongproficiencywith software concepts and proven competence to negotiate Legal & Commercial Terms & Conditions
• Solid knowledge of contract law
• Knowledge of procurement software

• Demonstrate strong execution skills

• Engineering or IT background with Software purchasing experience

• Understand basic engineering documents

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. H1-B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc). 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. Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.

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