This role is categorized as hybrid . This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [ Cole Engineering Center , Warren MI] three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business
The Vehicle Systems Lead (VSL) is a consulting role responsible for aligning SMT (System Management Team) commodity sourcing strategy with program financial, business, timing, and strategic targets during the pre-sourcing and sourcing phase of the GVDP (Global Vehicle Development Process).
As the purchasing counterpart to the Vehicle System Engineer (VSE), the VSL works collaboratively & cross functionally with the Program Purchasing & Direct Purchasing Teams, VSE’s, PPCO (Product Program Cost Optimization), Program Engineering, and other collaborators to drive an aligned sourcing strategy focused on achieving critical program cost, timing, quality, localization & other strategic targets. The VSL provides leadership to achieve program profitability targets and key GVDP deliverables for GPSC while overcoming unique challenges to enable program goals.
What You’ll Do:
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Be the voice of Direct Purchasing SMT to the Program Team and voice of Program Team to Direct Purchasing SMT, equally considering team priorities
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Ensure communication of Program Team imperatives to Direct Purchasing SMT, providing transparency to items such as volume and/or footprint changes, modifications from DSI intent, vehicle financial performance, sourcing performance, etc.
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Support various sourcing activities and commodity strategies throughout the GDVP including, but not limited to, CCR, DCTA, MPSR and PSR Approvals, program strategy reviews, SOR (Statement of Requirements) Check-ins, SMT Key Stakeholder Meetings and various sourcing reviews
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Drive target and status alignment through collaboration with VSE, Buyer, PPCO and APEM
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Use unconventional strategies and creativity to navigate unique issues and coordinate internal and cross-SMT issue escalation as appropriate
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Lead alignment at Mid-Point PSR (Program Status Review) / PSR recommendations, resolving disconnects prior to leadership review
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Drive profitability with SMT and Program Teams to meet program financial targets through understanding of sourcing strategy cost savings opportunities and leveraging tools such as:
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Cost Reduction workshops
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Bundling / Scale Opportunities
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ED&D Lump Sum vs Amortized
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Program/Commodity Read-Across
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Develop strong relationships with Purchasing and Engineering SMTs, VSE, PPCO, Program Team and other key partners
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Develop, grow and share knowledge excellence to support profitability execution and strategic alignment with stakeholders and customers
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Support sourcing recovery plans to enable on-time sourcing and achievement of critical program milestones
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate