Senior Buyer- Software

gmscatharines.ca

Base: 124,200-197,800; bonus/equity: an incentive ...
Hybrid
Software, it, and automotive industries knowledge
Cross-functional collaboration
Supplier management
The Senior Buyer-Software position at General Motors involves sourcing technology purchases on a global scale, requiring strong negotiation skills and collaboration with various stakeholders. The role demands extensive experience in purchasing, particularly in software and technology, and offers competitive compensation and benefits in a hybrid work environment

Job Summary

  • The team is responsible for sourcing Technology purchases on a regional and global basis, developing, negotiating, and implementing sourcing strategies.
  • Responsibilities include understanding industry trends, partnering with IT and Business on supply base strategy, and managing supplier relationships based on quality, service, technology, and price.
  • GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

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The Senior Buyer-Software position at General Motors involves sourcing technology purchases on a global scale, requiring strong negotiation skills and collaboration with various stakeholders. The role demands extensive experience in purchasing, particularly in software and technology, and offers competitive compensation and benefits in a hybrid work environment.

Salary

Base: 124,200-197,800; Bonus/Equity: 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Software, IT, and Automotive industries knowledge
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Supplier management
  • Negotiate pricing and terms
  • SAP experience or ability to learn
  • Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process

Nice-to-have

  • Strong execution skills
  • Basic engineering documents understanding
  • Contract law knowledge

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years relevant purchasing experience
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Strategic Mindset
  • Data Judgement
  • Informative Communication
  • Relationship Management
  • Negotiation
  • Results Focus
  • Workload Management

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