Assistant Program Purchasing Manager - GM Defense

Job Description

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite 3 times per week.  Other than the 3 times per week on site, the employee’s role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.  

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

Please note:

Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

Role may require DoD Secret Security Clearance

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM Defense

GM Defense (GMD) continues a 100-year legacy of designing, validating, and manufacturing vehicles and equipment in support of defense and other government customers.  Within GM Defense, the recently created Autonomous Driving and Robotics group is charged with adapting, integrating, and enhancing GM’s automated driving capabilities to the needs of GM Defense customers.

The Role: 
As a program team member, the Assistant Program Purchasing Manager (APPM) with GM Defense is responsible for leading GPSC program team deliverables across all SMT’s by working collaboratively with Program Team! The Assistant Program Purchasing Manager leads the execution of strategies to achieve program profitability targets and key GVDP deliverables for GPSC. This business individual will provide direction to keep the program timely, within budget, with quality, while aligning with the Program Team!

What You'll Do: (Responsibilities):

• Use non-traditional strategies and creativity to navigate unique issues
• Embrace a Go Fast mentality to perform in a face spaced environment
• Achieve program profitability/EBIT targets on the vehicle architecture
• Communicate volume changes, content, footprint changes, etc.
• Actively work with GM Customs to ensure USMCA Compliance
• Support various sourcing activities and commodity strategies throughout the GDVP, Support DDRs / Conduct Mid-Point PSRs / PSR Approvals
• Review Financial and operational metrics within PET/Purchasing forums
• Support New Technology adoption
• Coordinate and prepare GPSC - PQRR deliverables & Program Gate Reviews for leadership
• Support Launch Excellence
• Support global programs and sourcing alignment

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of post-graduation work experience in Direct Purchasing or Program Purchasing, supply chain or relevant experience.
• Strong business acumen, interpersonal verbal and written communication skills while maintaining the ability to prioritize tasks, balance multiple Programs simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Coordinate internal and cross-SMT Issue escalation process
• Demonstrate ability to manage ambiguity and work independently
• Familiarity with SMT commodity structure, component architecture & supply base strategy
• Familiarity with GVDP, program & sourcing process timelines
• Ability to travel at least 5% of time, including international travel

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Defense industry experience
• Experience with SAP Base Procurement Systems
• Knowledge of procurement software and materials management
• Ability to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
• Proven knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes
• Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite 3 times per week.  Other than the 3 times per week on site, the employee’s role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.  

This job is not eligible for relocatio