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About GM Defense:
GM Defense delivers integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, and autonomy and connectivity solutions to global defense, security, and government markets. The exceptional reliability of GM Defense’s technologies results from decades of proven performance and billions of dollars spent in independent research and development by its parent, General Motors, a world leader in global design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. For more information, please visit www.gmdefensellc.com.
The Role:
As a Sr. Buyer, you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling and/or services. You will actively participate in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, global/regional material budget execution, and interface with suppliers or internal stakeholders. The work is of a complex nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work and a high level of independent judgment!
Additional Description
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
Bachelors degree
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Ability to work effectively cross functionally, both internally and externally and build relationships
Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins, paint, electronics, etc.)
Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance
Demonstrated competence in negotiating skills
High level of analytical ability where problems can be extremely complex
Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience with SAP and MRP Systems
PLEASE NOTE:
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.
What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)
Defense industry experience
Knowledge of procurement software
Knowledge of materials management
Candidates must demonstrate the following required competencies:
Negotiation
Communication
Analytical Thinking
Workload Management
Relationship Management
Vendor/Supplier Management
Data Judgment
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