Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Software

Senior Global Sourcing ManagerThis role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren, Michigan or Mountain View, California location three times per week, at minimum (or other frequency dictated by the business).The RoleAs a Senior Global Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing Technology purchases (Software, Software as a Service, Infrastructure, etc.) on a regional and global basis. You will be responsible for developing, negotiating and implementing sourcing strategies by working with key stakeholders on technology requirements, IT, Security, Privacy and Legal, which then requires preparing and completing sourcing recommendations to various levels of management.What You'll Do:Negotiate license models (or other technology models), competitive business cases, favorable and robust terms and conditions (including legal terms), and other items to complete a full contract package.Use your proven competence in negotiation skills, to make recommendations to Stakeholders on terms and conditions deviations and when to uphold.Stay up to date on the IT industry, Automotive industry, and strategic direction GM software and services is headedWork effectively cross functionally, internally and externally, while building strong relationshipsPartner with IT and Business on strategy of supply base, technologies, products used, future products, technology roadmap, and viable suppliers for technology requirements.Work with Suppliers on governance and deliveries, including sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types.Active and effective participation with key stakeholders, including Engineering, IT, Business Stakeholders, Legal, and Security, among others.Develop and manage suppliers under the guidance of quality, service, technology, and price negotiations.

This includes sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types.Proactively manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines to support business continuityAdhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and proceduresDevelop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy.Resolve commercial issues with suppliers and assess supplier performanceProfessional interpersonal verbal and written communication skillsUtilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process to manage Sourcing packages.Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)5+ years relevant experience in purchasing (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)Ability to negotiate through complex and/or ambiguous situations, while working independentlyProject management, managing multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, and prioritizing requestsProficient communication skillsAbility to learn about items being purchased without having previous knowledge of the productAnalytical skills, including the ability to do in-depth benchmarkingAppropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goalsKnowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Research)SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systemsAnalytical Thinking - Ability to effectively negotiate while considering various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts. Use this to make sound recommendations.Strategic Mindset – Strong strategic thinking to creatively solve problems.Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions to make sound recommendationsInformative Communication?- Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience (including leadership) both effectively and timelyRelationship Management?- Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationshipsNegotiation?– Drive collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreementsResults Focus?- Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on timeWorkload Management?- Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs, while moving with urgencyAbility to travel 10% of the time domestically + InternationallyWhat Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)Strong proficiency with software concepts and proven competence to negotiate Legal & Commercial Terms & ConditionsSolid knowledge of contract lawKnowledge of procurement softwareDemonstrate strong execution skillsEngineering or IT background with Software purchasing experienceUnderstand basic engineering documentsCompensation:The salary range for this role is $124,200 – 197,800. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs.

Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.This job may be eligible for relocation benefitsGM 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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)