Hybrid (expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week)
Initial order contract management
Supplier negotiation and collaboration
Cross-functional stakeholder engagement
The job posting is for an Initial Order Manager at General Motors, focusing on managing contracts for initial orders and service parts in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, relevant purchasing or supply chain experience, and strong negotiation and communication skills
Job Summary
A successful Initial Order Buyer is responsible for contracting initial order contracts for upcoming launches and service parts while focusing on customer needs and operational objectives.
The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, and purchasing teams to align supplier packaging and ensure parts readiness to meet launch timing.
General Motors is committed to an inclusive workplace and offers benefits from day one to support employee well-being both at work and at home.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
The job posting is for an Initial Order Manager at General Motors, focusing on managing contracts for initial orders and service parts in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree, relevant purchasing or supply chain experience, and strong negotiation and communication skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
initial order contract management
supplier negotiation and collaboration
cross-functional stakeholder engagement
packaging quote and pricing validation
use of purchasing dashboards and GDiMPS system
Nice-to-have
strong interpersonal skills
organizational and multitasking abilities
effective written and oral communication
teamwork and cross-cultural collaboration
forward-thinking and ambiguity management
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance or related field
1-2 years purchasing or supply chain experience
Experience with commodities, materials, and products purchasing
Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint