Senior Buyer – M&E Material Handling Automation

Job Description

The Role

GMs Industrialization M&E Automation Purchasing team is looking for a Material Handling Automation Buyer that will be responsible for the purchasing of material automation equipment including Automated Mobile Robots (AMR) Software and Integration services. A successful candidate is highly engaged passionate about new automation technologies familiar with purchasing processes and values cross-functional addition comfortable working in ambiguity and thinking outside the box to meet the demands of the growing automation market.

What Youll Do

• Stay on top of automation technology trends market changes and industry news to support supply base strategy and decision making
• Manage the complete commodity and sourcing process from strategy development to the issuance of PO and sourcing pipelines
• Identify potential suppliers which will improve the overall competitiveness of GM
• Lead cross-functional strategic global sourcing teams
• Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers to optimize GMs competitive position including General Terms & Conditions and Global Supply Agreements
• Conduct spend analysis global benchmarking and market research to identify savings and efficiency opportunities
• Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline benchmarking data strategy presentations global budget and on-time metrics
• Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
• Sourcing and contracting activities that include but are not limited to:
  • Sourcing strategy bid list development & management
  • Quote analysis and review
  • Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components including Terms & Conditions SOR compliance technical documentation and quality alignment
  • Leaders sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams
• Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements
• Support direct material budget activities
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives including Strategic Supplier Engagement and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
• Perform change management activities
• Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
• Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions

Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Finance related field or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: Masters degree in Business Supply Chain Management or related advanced degree a plus
• 5 years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing supply chain program/product management logistics or product development

Competency Level:

• Proficient in completing tasks autonomously without coaching the following competencies:
  • 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
• At a minimum demonstrates ability to execute with little support in the following competencies:
  • 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
• Ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with commodities
• Cost analysis or manufacturing experience
• Automotive industry experience
• Knowledge of Capacity and Materials Management
• Capable of drawing conclusions from complex data market trends and the regulatory environment
• Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the applicable commodities
• Knowledge of contract law as it applies to the purchasing processes

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