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 Role - As an Assistant Program Purchasing Manager (APPM), you are responsible for managing GPSC deliverables and facilitating collaborative activities between GPSC and Program teams. In this role, you will provide GPSC direction to keep the program on-time, within budget, and with quality, by aligning and championing GPSC strategies within the Program Team. As an APPM of a pre-launch program, you will lead the strategic development and execution of purchasing strategies to achieve program profitability targets through sourcing and pre-launch activities. While executing GPSC-owned deliverables throughout the GVDP, you will be faced with complex and ambiguous situations that require cross-functional leadership, creative problem-solving, and autonomous thinking.
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Use unconventional strategies and creativity to navigate unique issues
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Adopt a Go Fast mentality to perform in a face spaced environment
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Achieve program profitability/EBIT targets on the vehicle architecture
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Communicate volume changes, content, footprint changes, etc.
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Actively work with GM Customs to ensure USMCA Compliance
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Support various sourcing activities and commodity strategies throughout the GDVP
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Support DDRs / Conduct Mid-Point PSRs / PSR Approvals Review
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Financial and operational metrics within PET/Purchasing forums
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Support New Technology adoption
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Coordinate and prepare GPSC - PQRR deliverables & Program Gate Reviews for leadership
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Support Launch Excellence
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Support global programs and sourcing alignment
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Represent Program Purchasing as a voice for GPSC in all program related meetings
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Coordinate internal and cross-SMT Issue escalation process
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits