Global Sourcing Manager - Human Machine Interface; HMI

Job Description The Role

As a Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. You will be expected to actively participate in the development of a commodity strategy, executing sourcing and negotiations, contribute to global material budget execution, and collaboration with suppliers and internal partners.

Work requires a demonstrated ability to function collaboratively, display initiative, an ability to assess options via analysis as well as a capability to exercise independent judgment and recommend plans of action for the larger commodity team.

• Responsible formaintainingsourcing 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, technicaldocumentationand quality alignment
• Leadership 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/Support 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
• Promote GM’s behaviors and values and makes customer-focused decisions

• 2+ 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)
• Demonstrates ability to execute with direction or support in the following competencies:
• Data Judgement
  – Competency using automated tools,a ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
• Informative Communication
  - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audienceboth effectively andtimely
• Relationship Management
  - Develops andmaintainsconstructive, cooperative working relationships
• At a minimum, has an emerging abilityshowcasingunderstanding of the process and willingness to learn and apply knowledge in the following competencies:
• Negotiation
  - engage in collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
• Analytical Thinking
  - Considervarious factorsin decision making todeterminesolutions 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
• SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
• Ability to travel 5-10% Domestically + Internationally

• Bachelor's degree in Business, 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, markettrendsand 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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