Sr Buyer TOC/EOC Lines (Level 7)

This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Clear understanding of the variations of the Global Vehicle Development Process (GVDP)
• Clear understanding of the Global Propulsion System (GPS)
• Understanding of the similar and difference between GVDP and GPS
• SAP (Tooling) knowledge.

• All Sourcing and Contracting Activities that including sourcing event bid strategy & management, bid analytics, coordination and alignment of RFQ package components including Terms & Conditions, SOR, RFQ documentation, lead technical reviews with the bidders, leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment, and management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services
• Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items
• Drive commercial budget activities. Strong focus in cost reduction initiatives
• Review weekly variance report to identify change in the Commodity APV
• Support supply chain activities & disruptions to find alternative solutions, handling capacity tickets.
• Support supplier management initiatives including “Strategic Supplier Engagement.”
• Keep Business Overtime Strategy, considering all suppliers
• Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution
• Perform rate management activities including benchmarking, rate analysis, and read-across opportunities.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews
• Participate in Engineering Change Team (ECT) meetings.
• Participate in Product Development Team (PDT) meetings.
• Lead BTAB process when they are required to support the modifications in the footprint of the supplier.
• Support nearshoring activities (Austin Project)
• Support & engage in supply chain, resiliency & semiconductor activities
• Update GSM to track every incoming sourcing and give visibility to the company.
• Update information of coming sourcing activities in the internal pipeline file.
• Generate strategies for any incoming sourcing working with engineering, purchasing leadership and program teams.

Required Critical Skills:

• Understanding of the process to manufacture rubber, steel & aluminum parts

• Ability to work effectively cross functionally, both internally and externally and build relationships.
• Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance.
• Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills
• High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex
• Experience with supply chain and logistics challenges
• Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins)
• Clear understanding of the material indexation process
• Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
• Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Preferred Critical Skills:

•      Automotive industry experience

•      Knowledge of procurement software

•      Knowledge of materials management

•      Capable of interpreting market data

•      Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

• Knowledge of FX indexation

•      Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed

•      Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents

•      Ability to travel at least 5% of time, including international travel

• Knowledge of rubber compounds.
• Knowledge of Stainless steel / aluminum alloys

Educational Qualifications:

•      Bachelors Degree or equivalent training/experience required

•      Degree in Procurement, Accounting, Business, Engineering and/or MBA preferred

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