The Role:
As a Buyer you will be responsible for 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.
Job Description:
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Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics
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Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
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Sourcing and contracting activities that include, but are not limited to:
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Sourcing strategy, bid list development & management
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Quote analysis and review
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Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation and quality alignment
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Leadership sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams
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Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
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Support direct material budget activities
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Lead/Support supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
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Perform change management activities
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Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
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Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions
Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
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2+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development
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Competency Level : Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:
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Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
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Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely
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Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
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At a minimum, has an emerging ability showcasing understanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the following competencies:
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Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
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Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts
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Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
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Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs
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Ability to travel 5% of the time domestically + internationally
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
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Experience with commodities
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Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
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Automotive industry experience
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Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
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Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data, market trends and the regulatory environment
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Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
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Knowledge of contract law as it applies to the purchasing processes
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Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related advanced degree a plus
