General Motors · 11 hours ago
Value Chain Engineer
Warren, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelGeneral Motors is committed to innovation in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Value Chain Engineer to drive material cost optimization across the organization. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop strategies for optimizing material costs while ensuring alignment across departments.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleInformation ServicesManufacturingTransportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Help buyers to understand and compare part costs: Confirm supplier cost reporting through audits, build up cost model with the help of GM standards and experts when you need them, analyze and compare costs for opportunities and gaps, and use your analysis and available data to support buyers in the development of sourcing and negotiation strategies
Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction activities. Identify waste and inefficiencies at supplier sites
Conduct on-site workshops with suppliers, if needed, to develop improvement plans to address opportunities identified through performance improvement tools
Monitor/accelerate supplier implementation of resulting improvement plans to ensure savings are achieved and coordinate with the respective buyers to ensure the savings are realized
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree is required. A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or other related areas is preferred
Comfortable working with multidisciplinary and cross-cultural teams
Ability to deal optimally with ambiguity and forward-thinking environment
Candidates must demonstrate the following required competencies: communication, analytical thinking, data judgment, workload management, relationship management, vendor/supplier management, and negotiation
Preferred
Automotive, Industrial, and/or financial industry experience
Manufacturing/Operations Experience
Capable of interpreting market data
Problem Solving
Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed
Ability to travel at least 25% of time, including international travel
Benefits
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Company
General Motors
General Motors is an automotive company that designs, produces, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts.
Founded in 1908
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.51BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2024-10-31Grant· $8M
2024-07-11Grant· $500M
Leadership Team
Mary Barra
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Tony Cervone
Senior Vice President, Global Communications
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