Senior Buyer - In-Vehicle Software & Technology

Job Description

Hybrid This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Mountain View California , three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business

The Role - As a Sr. 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. 

What You'll Do 

• Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget and on-time metrics 

• Adhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures 

• Sourcing and Contracting Activities that include, but not limited to: 

• Sourcing event bid strategy & management 

• Bid analytics 

• Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR, technical documentation

• Leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment 

• Management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services 

• Cooperate with legal to negotiate special contract terms 

• Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items 

• Support commercial budget activities 

• Support supplier management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” 

• Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution 

• Perform rate management activities including spot buys, rate analysis and supplier requests 

• Participate in supplier KPI reviews  

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. 

• The salary range for this role is ( 98,900 - 158,000 ). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more

• This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): 

• 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development

• The highlighted area above may be adjusted depending on needs of the group/hiring manager.

• Experience with commodities required 

• High Level knowledge about IT/technology (Software, Saas, Immerging Technologies)

• 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 

• 10-15% travel Domestically + Internationally

EDUCATION: 

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chai