Hybrid:
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren, MI three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business].
The Role:
We are looking to fill 4 Global Commodity Manager Positions within GPSC INEXT
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for conducting purchasing activities to support sourcing, contract and supplier management activities in line with departmental strategy and objectives. As a leader, provide technical guidance to the team for successful execution of programs. Lead the development of new products, processes, standards, or operational plans.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
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Develop and execute a comprehensive Business Plan
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Lead business plan/tactics to reach overall global targets on a day-to-day basis
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Lead global teams in all Regions in developing commodity strategies and sourcing recommendations for specified commodity, considering regional specifics this also includes early Supplier Engagement and Strategic Sourcing
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Oversee, monitor and coach employees in different locations and build effective global team
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Collaborate with Engineering, CCA , Manufacturing, Legal, Corp Dev and other internal partners to develop procurement strategies, clarify prerequisites and to drive cost reduction
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Analyze and apply appropriate tools, i.e. cost models, benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, value chain analysis, supplier negotiations, engineering change cost containment, technical cost reduction, part/system reuse, etc
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Responsible for managing the overall procurement activities, development of sourcing strategy, negotiation of contracts and execution of budget
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Develop and execute capacity assessment of components to match GM demand with supplier capacity, with a focus on compliance requirements (FTAs, IRA, as applicable)
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Provide technical guidance to the team for successful execution of programs
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Lead on the development of new products, processes, standards, or operational plans.
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Support for the organization's business strategies with a direct impact on business and function overall results.
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Handle Supplier relationships and operational Issues
Relocation:
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
