Job Description

Job Description

Creativity Team Lead - Floor Consoles

Responsible for leading Floor Consoles Creativity Team. Primary responsibility is to develop and implement CT strategies by working with the cross functional stakeholders to meet sourcing and cost savings deliverables. Work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, 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. The employee’s role enables them to work at a GM facility or off-site as frequently as needed or desired.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a robust commodity strategy based on the market and technology trends
• Maintain sourcing pipeline and Business Over Time data, benchmarking data, CT strategy presentations, global budget and sourcing on-time metrics
• Manage global Creativity Team meetings via teleconference, web meeting, and face to face
• Lead ECT meeting with Cross-functional disciplines
• Development and execution of a business plan to meet business priorities
• Support global/regional buyers with resolution of commercial and operational issues
• Keep abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
• Adhere to corporate purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
• Utilize the GPSC sourcing process to manage sourcing packages (RFQ, Quote Analysis and Source Selection) and to establish a capable/competitive global supply base
• Analyze and apply appropriate tools, i.e., benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, value chain analysis, supplier negotiations, engineering change cost containment, technical cost reduction, part/system reuse, etc.

Additional Job DescriptionEducational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training
• Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Business, Supply Chain Management and/or MBA preferred

Required Skills:

• Direct Material purchasing experience
• 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
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Knowledge of corporate purchasing policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints
• Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance
• Demonstrated high competence in negotiating skills
• Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Preferred Skills:

• Automotive industry experience
• Knowledge of procurement software
• Knowledge of materials management
• Capable of interpreting market data
• Ability to travel when required up to 10%, including international travel

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Why Join Us

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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

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