Lead Global Sourcing Manager GPSC Purchasing
Warren, OH - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Warren MI three times per week at minimum.
Role Overview
The Lead Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading a global Creativity Team (CT).
You will be responsible for leading a team to purchase all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials supplies machinery tooling and/or services.
The role requires the candidate to lead their team to develop a commodity strategy and to actively coach and support team members with the sourcing process and supplier negotiations. You will be responsible for developing a plan to achieve global and regional material budget execution for your Creativity Team.
The role requires highly proficient written and oral communication skills that will allow you to develop a team to meet shared goals and work effectively with cross functional partners (engineering supply chain and program teams).
You will also be required to develop manage and communicate to leadership both the short- and long-term strategies for the Creativity Team. This role will require you to work collaboratively with your Global Commodity Manager to lead a team of GSM and Senior GSMs. Work is of a difficult nature involving a considerable amount of initiative strategy negotiations and a high level of independent judgment.
What Youll Do
Develop and execute a robust commodity strategy based on market and technology trends.
Maintain sourcing pipeline and Business Over Time benchmarking data CT strategy presentations global budget and on-time metrics for the entire CT
Manage global Creativity Team and ECT meetings with support and collaboration with key stakeholders
Develop and execute a business plan to meet material performance goals
Support global counterparts to address operational issues and align the global strategy for future programs and supplier management
Keep abreast of trends that impact the CTbe it market technology or changes in the supply base
Ensure adherence to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures for yourself and the larger team
Utilize the GPSC sourcing process to manage sourcing packages (RFQ Quote Analysis and Source Selection) and to establish a capable/competitive global supply base
Analyze and apply appropriate tools i.e. benchmarking global competitive sourcing value chain analysis supplier negotiations engineering change cost containment technical cost reduction part/system reuse etc.
Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
5 years relevant work experience in purchasing supply chain program/product management logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Ability to Travel 15% of time both domestically and internationally
Proficient in completing tasks autonomously without coaching
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
Group Facilitation - Engages a group in a subject through presentation activities and discussion to achieve a common outcome or goal
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
Bachelors Degree in Business Purchasing Supply Chain Management Finance related field
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
Experience with strategy development and budget management
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