- Conduct supplier meetings, remove roadblocks & resolve issues related to packaging quotes, minimum order quantities.
- Send RFQ's to suppliers, negotiate packaging and process initial order contracts following launch metrics.
- Work independently with decisions made based on established policies and procedures.
- Responds to internal inquiries about vendors, price and availability of materials and tools.
- Promote the adoption of new processes and simplification.
- Maintains records of prices and terms negotiated with suppliers.
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Issue part AID to document updates necessary for part changes to verify the part change or replacement is in-line with the content & design modification.
- Engineering ARC/ECR/EDGE system to review for change authorization to cancel, replace or change parts.
- Close collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, the broader purchasing teams and others.
- Negotiate to align supplier packaging to GMs volume requirements.
- Service Plan knowledge to know if the parts will ship direct or to warehoused.
- Supplier collaboration to ensure the service plan is in-line with engineering (is the part unique for service (sub-component) or the full production assembly)
- Supply Chain engagement to verify part readiness (contracts are issued) and understand if there are any shipping concerns to meet launch timing.
- Purchasing Portal to understand metrics for parts on contract and percentage complete for each program to adhere to program timing.
- IMS/ERAP/Mainframe to issue contracts, update for standard packs, supplier shipping location and part inventory
- GDiMPS to understand production contract and negotiate to maintain production pricing and adhere to contract Terms and Conditions.
- GDM - Archive all quote and contract negotiation details for audit verification and compliance
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Purchasing & Supply Chain, Finance or related Field or equivalent experience
- 2 year's experience postgraduate related field of experience
- Well-developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Developing Contracts / Agreements
- Comfortable working with cross-cultural teams
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and forward-thinking environment.
- Knowledge in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Intermediate level
- Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally.
- Good written and oral communication skills necessary for meetings and presentations
- Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills.
- Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently.
- Knowledge of commodities, materials and products being purchased.
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Initial Order Buyer - Warren, United States - General Motors
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionHybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the specific location where employee is expected to report three times per week, at minimum.
The Role- A successful Initial Order Buyer is one who is responsible for contracting initial order contracts for service and is customer (stakeholder) focused, influences change, naturally accepts ownership and accountability for accomplishing program launch deliverables, explores opportunities to add value to job responsibilities with a continued focus on achieving operational objectives.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
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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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statements
GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, "protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.