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General Motors · 1 day ago

Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain - GM Energy

Warren, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

General Motors is a leader in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain for GM Energy. This role involves managing procurement activities, executing sourcing strategies, and leading a team to ensure successful execution of the organization's business strategies related to purchasing and supply chain excellence.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Own strategy and vision for GM Energy’s procurement, partnerships, and end-to-end supply chain and execute plans, ensure compliance, and deliver on KPI’s to GM Energy Leadership

Lead a team of managers and team members to drive strategy aligned with GM Energy goals and objectives, communicating a clear vision that inspires and empowers team to execute while simultaneously providing guidance, mentorship, and support to drive upskilled performance and career development

Build and maintain internal relationships by fostering connections beyond the immediate team, effectively bridging gaps and integrating diverse perspectives to drive collective success while understanding functional team needs

Manage supplier and partnership relationships with an eye on identifying and executing innovation opportunities, cost savings, and resolving commercial and supply chain issues

Optimize and drive operational plans and forecast to achieve inventory, order, and forecasting metrics and understand complex supply chain challenges to prevent customer impacts

Foster an environment for high-performing team dynamics, balancing of team capability, and identification and problem-solving of gaps

Lead with influence and identify opportunities to drive impactful changes in GM Energy that create value for the business and our customers

Oversee the day-to-day forecasting, planning, management, contract negotiation, sourcing, and partnership recommendations and implementation of all projects and strategies to reach overall GM Energy targets

Monitor and remain current on electric vehicle, energy, and V2X industry trends as well as the latest supply chain and partnership trends and channel knowledge to both decision making and further educating team

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementContract NegotiationPeople LeadershipAutomotive Industry ExperienceEnergy Industry ExperienceInnovationImprovementJudgmentRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Required

A minimum of 10 years relevant experience

Experience in automotive, energy, or electrical industry

Experience in people leadership of medium to large teams and a desire to help others shine. You stay calm under pressure, move fast, and are passionate about what you do

Excellent judgment — you know how to plan to avoid a crisis and when to escalate issues

Ability to develop relationships and influence executives. Ideally you have experience navigating a complex organization and a start-up culture

A passion for innovation and continuous improvement and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and requirements

Demonstrated ability to understand, negotiate, and execute contracts and comprehend legal implications to both parties

Bachelor's degree (required) in a business or technical field