Mountain View, California, USA
6 days ago
Senior Buyer - In-Vehicle Software & Technology
Job Description

Hybrid This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Mountain View California , three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business

The Role - As a Sr. Buyer 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. Responsible for actively participating in the development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and collaborate with suppliers or internal partners. The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and judgment. 

What You'll Do 

Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget and on-time metrics 

Adhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures 

Sourcing and Contracting Activities that include, but not limited to: 

Sourcing event bid strategy & management 

Bid analytics 

Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR, technical documentation

Leadership sourcing recommendation / alignment 

Management of sourcing documentation related to bid events in adherence to the GM Audit Services 

Cooperate with legal to negotiate special contract terms 

Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items 

Support commercial budget activities 

Support supplier management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” 

Nurture relationship with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution 

Perform rate management activities including spot buys, rate analysis and supplier requests 

Participate in supplier KPI reviews  

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington. 

The salary range for this role is ( 98,900 - 158,000 ). The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more

This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): 

5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development

The highlighted area above may be adjusted depending on needs of the group/hiring manager.

Experience with commodities required 

High Level knowledge about IT/technology (Software, Saas, Immerging Technologies)

High level of capability to work independently 

Highly proficient oral and written communication skills 

High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and complex 

Interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and ability to collaborate cross-functionally 

Negotiation skills 

Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time 

Capable of interpreting contracts 

Demonstrated global business skills 

10-15% travel Domestically + Internationally

EDUCATION: 

Minimum:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience

Preferred:  

Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related advanced degree a plus

Automotive industry experience 

Experience with ADAS (purchasing) is a plus

Knowledge of materials management 

Capable of interpreting market data 

Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents 

Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing

processes 

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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.

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