Job Description

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Global Technical Center in Warren, Michigan at least 3 times per week.

About GM Defense

GM Defense (GMD) continues a 100-year legacy of designing, validating, and manufacturing vehicles and equipment in support of defense and other government customers.  Within GM Defense, the recently created Autonomous Driving and Robotics group is charged with adapting, integrating, and enhancing GM’s automated driving capabilities to the needs of GM Defense customers.

The Role 
As a program team member, the Assistant Program Purchasing Manager (APPM) with GM Defense is responsible for leading GPSC program team deliverables across all system teams by working collaboratively with Program Team! The Assistant Program Purchasing Manager leads the execution of strategies to achieve program profitability targets and key deliverables for Global Purchasing & Supply Chain (GPSC). This business individual will provide direction to keep the program timely, within budget, with quality, while aligning with the Program Team!

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

Use non-traditional strategies and creativity to navigate unique issuesEmbrace a Go Fast mentality to perform in a face spaced environmentAchieve program profitability/EBIT targets on the vehicle architectureCommunicate volume changes, content, footprint changes, etc.Actively work with GM Customs to ensure USMCA ComplianceSupport various sourcing activities and commodity strategiesReview financial and operational metrics within Program/Purchasing forumsSupport New Technology adoptionCoordinate and prepare GPSC deliverables & Program Gate Reviews for leadershipSupport Launch ExcellenceSupport global programs and sourcing alignment

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelors degree5+ years of post-graduation work experience in Direct Purchasing or Program Purchasing, supply chain or relevant experience.Strong business acumen, interpersonal verbal and written communication skills while maintaining the ability to prioritize tasks, balance multiple Programs simultaneously and meet deadlinesCoordinate internal and cross functionally issue escalation processDemonstrate ability to manage ambiguity and work independentlyFamiliarity with commodity structure, component architecture & supply base strategyFamiliarity with program & sourcing process timelinesAbility to travel at least 5% of time, including international travelCandidate must either be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Defense industry experienceExperience with SAP Base Procurement SystemsKnowledge of procurement software and materials managementAbility to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documentsProven knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processesAbility to work globally, independently, and self-directedActive US Secret Security clearance

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Role subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Successful candidates must either be a U.S. Person (defined by U.S. law as a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required export control authorization.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY  FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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