Job Description
Assistant Program Purchasing Manager
As a program team member the Assistant Program Purchasing Manager (APPM) is responsible for managing GPSC program team deliverables across all SMTs by working collaboratively with Program Team. He / she 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 on-time within budget with quality while aligning with the Program Team.
Responsibilities
- Use unconventional strategies and creativity to navigate unique issues
- Adopt 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
Required Skills / Experience:
- 2 years of post graduation workexperience required
- Previous Direct Purchasing or Program Purchasing experience preferred
- Strong business acumen interpersonal verbal and written communication skills while maintaining the ability to prioritize tasks handle multiple Programs simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Represent Program Purchasing as a voice for GPSC in all program related meetings
- 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
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and purchasing systems
- Ability to travel and interact with global teams
- Independent and self-directed
Education:
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Degree in Engineering Supply Chain Finance Business and/or MBA preferred
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. H1-B OPT STEM OPT CPT TN J-1 etc).
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week or other frequency dictated by their manager.
This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
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