Hybrid This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Technical Center three times per week, at minimum.
The Role - 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.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
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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 unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedure
Sourcing and Contracting Activities that include, but not limited to:
o Sourcing event bid strategy & management
o Bid analytics
o Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR, technical documentation
o Leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment
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Management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services
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Cooperate with legal to negotiate special contract terms
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Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items
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Support commercial budget activities
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Support logistics supplier management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement”
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Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
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Perform rate management activities including spot buys, rate analysis and supplier requests
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Participate in supplier KPI reviews