JR-202424806 Buyer - Raw Materials

Description
Hybrid This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Cole Engineering Center, Warren MI, three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the businessAbout GMThere's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.Why Work for UsOur culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open workspaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.The RoleThe Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) team is seeking experienced, motivated Buyers to support the next generation of industry-leading and sophisticated systems within our Raw Materials Team. Are you up for the challenge? You will execute breakthrough purchasing and sourcing technologies into vehicles and experiences that people love!What You'll DoResponsible and actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing, negotiations, global, regional material budget execution, and connect with the top tier suppliers and partners.Responsible for purchase of a specific portion of productive materials specific to raw materials.Work is a sophisticated nature in involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and high level of independent judgement.Partner with Purchasing and Engineering to represent raw material purchasing and communicate program requirements overviewThis job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
Additional Description
Your Skills Abilities (Required Qualifications):2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product developmentDeveloping Contracts/Agreements - 1 to 4 yearsProject Execution - 1 to 4 yearsExperience leading commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performanceProven competence in negotiation skillsProfessional interpersonal verbal and written communication skillsHigh level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat sophisticatedDeveloped organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, balance multipole project simultaneously, and meet deadlinesProficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPointAbility to work globally, independently, and self-directedAbility to trave at least 5% of timeWhat Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other related areasExperience with steel and stamping commoditiesSupplier purchasing processesAutomotive proven experienceKnowledge of procurement softwareKnowledge of materials managementCapable of interpreting market dataAble to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documentsValidated knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processesGM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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