Senior Global Sourcing Manager - Software Job at General Motors (Mountain View, California)

Job Description

As 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.

Job Responsibility

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 headed
Work effectively cross functionally, internally and externally, while building strong relationships
Partner 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 continuity
Adhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures
Develop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy
Resolve commercial issues with suppliers and assess supplier performance
Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Utilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process to manage Sourcing packages

Requirements

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 independently
Project management, managing multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, and prioritizing requests
Proficient communication skills
Ability to learn about items being purchased without having previous knowledge of the product
Analytical skills, including the ability to do in-depth benchmarking
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
Knowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Research)
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
Analytical Thinking
Strategic Mindset
Data Judgement
Informative Communication
Relationship Management
Negotiation
Results Focus
Workload Management
Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically + Internationally

Nice to have

Strong proficiency with software concepts and proven competence to negotiate Legal & Commercial Terms & Conditions
Solid knowledge of contract law
Knowledge of procurement software
Demonstrate strong execution skills
Engineering or IT background with Software purchasing experience
Understand basic engineering documents

What we offer

Incentive pay program
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
Relocation benefits (may be eligible)

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