Global Commodity Manager - Upper Body Structure & Closure Hardware
General Motors

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Job Description
Global Commodity Manager - Upper Body Structure & Closure Hardware

As a manager, you will be responsible for managing the overall procurement activities, development of sourcing strategy, negotiation of contracts and execution of budget for Closure Hardware and Upper Body Structures. You will provide technical guidance to the team for successful execution of vehicle programs. You will take lead on the development of new products, processes, standards, or operational plans. This position also provides support for the organization's business strategies with a direct impact on business and function overall results.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business plan
  
• Lead business plan/tactics to reach overall global targets on a day-to-day basis
  
• Lead global teams in all Regions in developing commodity strategies and sourcing recommendations for specified commodity, considering regional specifics. This also includes early Supplier Engagement and Strategic Sourcing
  
• Oversee, monitor and coach employees in different locations and build effective global team
  
• Collaborate with Engineering, CCA and other internal partners to clarify prerequisites and to drive cost reduction
  
• Optimize supplier footprint
  
• Analyze and apply appropriate tools, i.e. cost models, benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, value chain analysis, supplier negotiations, engineering change cost containment, technical cost reduction, part/system reuse, etc.
  
• Handle supplier relationships and operational issues
  

Additional Job Description
Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity, working at a fast pace (GVDP 7.0) and open to new ideas.
  
• Close collaboration with 2 other senior commodity managers in Body Structures required.
  
• Prefer candidates with demonstrated success as a commodity manager already and seeking additional stretch opportunity with high visibility across multiple GM functions.
  

Education:

• Bachelors degree (required) in a business or technical field (preferred); Masters or advance degree in supply chain or business preferred
  

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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