Purchasing Supervisor - M&E Automation
Purchasing Supervisor - M&E Automation
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Job Description
Hybrid This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Cole Engineering Center Tower Warren MI three times per week at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business
The Purchasing Supervisor will be responsible for leading a team of buyers engaged in sourcing automation capital equipment for GMs manufacturing facilities and the Autonomous Robotic Center (ARC). The responsibilities will also include developing and implementing sourcing plans while working to obtain budget and other key deliverables. As a leader you will be expected to promote safety inclusiveness and innovation within the team while driving alignment to the overall Automation Strategy. This role may have direct sourcing responsibility for high impact commodities.
Job Description/Responsibility
Provide supervision and leadership to the team on key commodity strategies and ARC technology development
Responsible for HR related activities (performance management employee development mentoring coaching recognition etc.)
Support a team culture of inclusiveness innovation and collaboration
Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipelines benchmarking data team strategy presentations global budget and key metrics
Keep abreast of industry trends and commodity technology roadmaps
Manage strategic supplier relationships and ensure achievement of supplier commitments (Quality Cost Performance Timing Sustainability)
Support buyers with resolution of operational issues which require leadership engagement
Lead and promote collaboration across the team and with key stakeholders
Lead and/or co-lead with engineering on Strategic Supplier Business Reviews
Lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
5 years of post graduate experience in purchasing supply chain or logistics
Project Management Skills
Ability to work independently
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to understand basic Engineering documents
Thought Leadership
Strong analytical skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously while prioritizing requests
Appropriate interpersonal style and communication methods to work effectively with internal business partners to meet mutual goals
Knowledge of computer software (MS Excel Project Word PowerPoint)
Must be willing to travel 5-10% of the time Domestically Internationally
Experience with SAP or willing to learn other purchasing systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain management or related
Experience with Power BI
Desired Behaviors
- Own the Outcome Speak Fearlessly Lead as One Team
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g. H-1B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc.)
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
