Global Sourcing Manager - Human Machine Interface (HMI)

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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. What You’ll Do • Responsible for maintaining sourcing 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, technical documentation and 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  Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) • 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 bility 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       • At a minimum, has an emerging ability showcasing understanding 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  - 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  • SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems • Ability to travel 5-10% Domestically + Internationally   What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) • 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, market trends and the regulatory environment  • Ability to understand basic engineering documents and technical drivers for the

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