Buyer - Vehicle Compute

General Motors • Full-time • United States • 2w ago

As a Buyer in Vehicle Compute you will be responsible for the purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and collaborate with suppliers or internal partners. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and judgment. Specific areas of focus will be on the next generation electrical architecture, including autonomous level driving technologies. This role will also support GM's migration to In-House-Design in the Electronics space.

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services.
Responsible for actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders.
Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment.
Partner with Program Managers to represent purchasing and communicate program requirements/vehicle line overview.
Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, or product development
High level of capability to work independently
Highly proficient oral and written communication skills
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex
Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Negotiation skills
Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time
Capable of interpreting contracts
Demonstrated global business skills
Ability to travel 5—10% travel Domestically + Internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Cost analysis, or manufacturing experience
Automotive industry experience
Knowledge of materials management
Capable of interpreting market data
Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

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