Sr Buyer

Job DescriptionHybrid: This position requires you to work on-site 3 times a week (Tue to Thu)What You'll Do (Responsibilities):Develop and execute a robust commodity strategy based on market and techResponsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline and Business Over Time, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget and on-time metricsLead key meetings with cross-functional teams (engineering, supplier quality, supply chain, finance)Build business plans to meet business priorities.Work with global counterparts to improve and align the global strategy for future programsAdhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and proceduresUtilize the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process to run sourcing packages (RFQ, Quote Analysis and Source Selection)Analyze and apply appropriate tools, i.e., benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, value chain analysis, supplier negotiations, engineering change cost containment, technical cost reduction, part/system reuse, etcYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):Bachelors degree completed in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics or related fieldsAdvance or Fluent EnglishRelevant experience in Purchasing areaGood experience with Excel, Powerpoint and WordAbility to work effectively cross functionally, both internally and externally and build relationshipsExperience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performanceDemonstrated competence in negotiating skillsExceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsHigh level of analytical ability where problems can be extremely complexDeveloped organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlinesWhat Can Give You A Competitive Edge (Preference Qualifications)Experience in automotive industryExperience with direct materials purchasingPower BI, SQL, Knime or related toolsSpanhish is a plusCandidates must demonstrate the following required competencies:NegotiationCommunicationAnalytical ThinkingWorkload ManagementRelationship ManagementSupplier ManagementData JudgmentAbout GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join UsWe believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture.Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment OpportunitiesGeneral Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities.Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment.To learn more, visit How we Hire.AccommodationsGeneral Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at ************.In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.#J-*****-Ljbffr