Senior Global Sourcing Manager

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid
. The selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least three times a week (or other frequency dictated by their manager).

The Global Motors Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) organization is seeking to identify highly motivated and qualified individuals for current or future Senior Global Sourcing Manager roles. Selected candidates will be invited to join one of the following areas within the GPSC organization:

• Chassis Propulsion Structures
• Interior / Exterior / Thermal
• Battery, Fuel Cells, & Critical Material
• Electrical systems, Software and connectivity
• Indirect Purchasing or Other

The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating autonomously, solving problems independently, prioritizing tasks that maximize enterprise value for General Motors and the GPSC function.

• Responsible for purchasing all or specific portions of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and services.
• Actively participate in the development of commodity strategies.
• Lead complex global sourcing and negotiations with key supplier partners.
• Execute global/regional material budgets.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global direct material 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.
• Lead sourcing recommendations and alignment with cross-functional teams.
• Manage sourcing documentation related to the RFQ process in adherence to GM audit services requirements.
• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including strategic supplier engagement, and nurture relationships with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution.
• Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews.
• Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptions.
• Conduct in-depth contract analysis and perform rate management activities including contract amendments, issuing spot buys, rate analysis and supplier requests.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and identify savings opportunities, advance automation and introduce innovative solutions.
• Support or lead additional required projects as assigned by management.
• Promote GM’s behaviors and values and make customer‑focused decisions.

• 5+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (internship or co‑op experience not considered).
• Data Judgement – competency using automated tools, 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; prioritize by critical needs.
• Experience with SAP or ability to learn purchasing systems.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically and internationally.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or 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…