Senior Buyer - In Vehicle Software
Senior Buyer - In Vehicle Software
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Job Description
Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren MI GM Global Technical Center or Mountain view technical Center Mountain View CA three times per week at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business
The In-Vehicle Software Purchasing role is responsible for managing the sourcing negotiation and supplier relationships related to embedded and connected vehicle software. This position ensures that software solutions meet cost quality and timing requirements while aligning with the companys technology roadmap and compliance standards. The role collaborates closely with engineering legal cybersecurity and program management teams to support product development and lifecycle management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ability to work effectively cross functionally both internally and externally and build relationships
Determine viable suppliers for technology requirements
Develop and manage supplier under the guidance of quality service technology and price negotiations. This includes sound understanding of deadlines required lead times supplier contracts and application types.
Active participation with key stakeholders including engineering IT 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.
Develop benchmarking for each sourcing package.
Experience handling commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance
Proven competence in negotiating skills
Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Additional Job Description
Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
5 years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing supply chain program/product management engineering logistics or product development
Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely
Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive cooperative working relationships
Negotiation - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
Analytical Thinking - Consider various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts
Results Focus - Take charge without prompting seize opportunities and deliver on time
Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically Internationally
Preferred Qualifications:
Automotive industry experience
Knowledge of procurement software
Requires strong strategic thinking and leadership skill
With the ability to collaborate across platforms with cross-functional team
Provide strategic direction
Demonstrate strong execution skills.
Engineering background with Software purchasing experience is preferred.
Understand basic engineering documents
Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes.
High level knowledge about Software/ technology
Negotiation skills
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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
