Creative Team Leader Electrical PSDS (Battery Cables /BECs) at General Motors in Warren, MI
Description As a Creativity Team leader, you will be in a complex role responsible for influencing, mentoring, and coaching a team a buyers to conduct purchasing activities. These activities include cross functional strategy development, sourcing, budget management, and improving supplier relationships. Responsible for developing and executing short term and long term global commodity strategies for four Creativity Teams. Lead coordination and development of sourcing strategies for entire team. Lead complex cross CT supplier negotiations and escalations. Lead global/regional material budget execution. Interface with suppliers on a regular basis. Coordinate and execute regular meetings with global and regional internal stakeholders. Actively coach, mentor, and support buyers in daily activities. Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, ambiguity, analytical work, and a high level of independent judgment. Hybrid:
This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite monthly. Responsibilities Develop and execute a comprehensive Business Plan Manage business plan/tactics to reach overall global targets on a day-to-day basis Lead a team of buyers to execute commercial strategies Interface with Engineering, CCA and other internal stakeholders to clarify prerequisites and to drive cost reduction Optimize supplier footprint Utilize and coach team on available tools to optimize cost, i.e. cost models, benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, value chain analysis, supplier negotiations, engineering change cost containment, technical cost reduction, part/system reuse, etc. Actively work to improve supplier relationships across CTs Influence others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Identify problems, update or modify work methods that may be complex in the work area without the benefit of defined procedures. Promote GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions. Lead team on new methods or initiatives without defined procedures. Required Critical Skills:
Direct Material Purchasing Experience Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance Demonstrated high competence in negotiating skills Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex 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 5 years relevant experience Preferred Critical Skills :
Automotive industry experience Knowledge of procurement software 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 Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed Educational
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree is required Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business, Supply Chain Management and/or MBA preferred Additional Description 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:
o Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents; o Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family; o Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement; o Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; o Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing; o 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.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Electrical EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. This position requires an employee to be onsite monthly. Responsibilities Develop and execute a comprehensive Business Plan Manage business plan/tactics to reach overall global targets on a day-to-day basis Lead a team of buyers to execute commercial strategies Interface with Engineering, CCA and other internal stakeholders to clarify prerequisites and to drive cost reduction Optimize supplier footprint Utilize and coach team on available tools to optimize cost, i.e. cost models, benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, value chain analysis, supplier negotiations, engineering change cost containment, technical cost reduction, part/system reuse, etc. Actively work to improve supplier relationships across CTs Influence others within the organization to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Identify problems, update or modify work methods that may be complex in the work area without the benefit of defined procedures. Promote GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions. Lead team on new methods or initiatives without defined procedures. Required Critical Skills:
Direct Material Purchasing Experience Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance Demonstrated high competence in negotiating skills Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills High level of analytical ability where problems can be somewhat complex 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 5 years relevant experience Preferred Critical Skills :
Automotive industry experience Knowledge of procurement software 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 Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed Educational
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree is required Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business, Supply Chain Management and/or MBA preferred Additional Description 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:
o Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents; o Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family; o Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement; o Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; o Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing; o 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.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Electrical EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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