Senior Buyer- Software

Job Description

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

The Role

You will be responsible for sourcing Technology purchases (Software Software as a Service Infrastructure) on a regional and global basis. Primary responsibility is to develop negotiate and implement sourcing strategies by collaborating with key stakeholders on engineering technology requirements IT security and legal which then requires preparing and completing sourcing recommendations to various levels of management.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Understand the Automotive Software IT industry and the longterm direction GM software is headed.

• Determine viable suppliers for technology requirements.

• Develop global commodity strategies

• Develop and manage suppliers under the guidance of Quality Service Technology and Price strategies. This includes sound understanding of deadlines required lead times supplier contracts and application types.

• Active participation with key stakeholders including engineering IT the business stakeholder Legal and Security.

• Manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines.

• Adheres to Corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures.

• Negotiate price terms and other items to complete full contract package.

• Utilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Sourcing Process to manage Sourcing packages.

• Utilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Sourcing Process (Request for Quotation Analysis of Quotation Source Selection) to establish a capable/competitive supply base.

• Develop benchmarking for each sourcing package.

• 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 paidin accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New YorkColorado California or Washington.

• The salary range for this role is 98900 158000 . The actual basesalary 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 individualperformance.

• Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical dental vision HealthSavings Account Flexible Spending Accounts retirement savings plan sickness and accident benefits life insurance paidvacation & 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 post graduate experience in purchasing program/product management or product development

• Project Management Skills

• Understand basic and advanced technology (licensing and Legal) concepts

• Capability to function independently

• Proficient communication skills

• Negotiation skills

• High level knowledge about software/technology (Software SaaS IT Emerging Technologies)

• Analytical skills including the ability to do indepth benchmarking

• Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and prioritize requests

• Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals

• Knowledge of computer software (MS Word Excel PowerPoint Internet Research)

• SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelors degree in a Businessrelated field (i.e. Supply Chain Management Finance) or Information Technology

• Software or Cloud Services experience

• Cost analysis or software development experience

• Automotive industry experience

• Software industry experience

• Knowledge of software development processes/standards

• Capable of interpreting market data

• Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents

• Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATIONRELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IFYOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g. H1B TN STEM OPT etc. NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

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Why Join Us

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes the following benefits in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days holidays and parental leave for mothers fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive) dental vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional personal educational or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

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