Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Critical Minerals

Responsibilities

• 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
• Leader's sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams
• Executive complex supply agreements
• 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:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
• 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%-15% domestically and internationally
• What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
• Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related advanced degree
• Experience with critical minerals
• Experience mapping end-to-end supply chains and analyzing value chains
• 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
• 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}.
• The selected candidate will be required to travel About GM
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