Full-Time

Senior Buyer

In-Vehicle Software & Technology

Posted on 1/29/2025

General Motors

General Motors

10,001+ employees

Designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$98.9k - $158kAnnually

+ Bonus Potential

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Mountain View, CA, USA

This role is categorized as hybrid, requiring in-office presence three times per week.

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Product Management

You match the following General Motors's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
Responsibilities
  • 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 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
Desired Qualifications
  • 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

General Motors designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts, catering to individual consumers, businesses, and government entities. The company operates in both traditional internal combustion engine vehicles and the growing electric vehicle (EV) market, generating revenue through vehicle sales and financing services. GM distinguishes itself with a strong commitment to community service, sustainability, and diversity, as seen in its employee engagement and board composition. The goal is to balance traditional automotive manufacturing with technological advancements in mobility.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$486.7M

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

1908

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What believers are saying

  • GM's focus on EVs positions it well in the growing electric vehicle market.
  • Resolution of 6L90 transmission issues may improve customer trust and loyalty.
  • Integration of Cruise into Super Cruise may streamline autonomous technology efforts.

What critics are saying

  • Job cuts at Cruise may disrupt GM's autonomous vehicle strategy.
  • Chevy Equinox EV recall could harm GM's reputation in the EV market.
  • FTC data order may limit GM's ability to leverage connected vehicle data.

What makes General Motors unique

  • GM's Dynamic Fuel Management system enhances fuel efficiency in traditional vehicles.
  • GM leads in board diversity with 55% women directors.
  • GM's strategic partnership with Vianode boosts its EV battery technology.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

Flexible Work Hours

Discount on GM vehicles

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