Senior Buyer (Electrical)Hybrid: This position requires an employee to be on site 3 times per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).
Job DescriptionWhat you will do: Represent purchasing activities to the program team and vice versa.Build and lead an effective team of buyers and planners from the Purchasing Project and Launch Leader.Partner with Program Managers to represent purchasing and communicate program requirements/vehicle line overview.RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to work effectively cross-functionally, internally and externally and build relationships.Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins, paints, electronics, etc.).Experience in handling commercial issues with suppliers and evaluating supplier performance.Proven competence in negotiation skills.Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.Required Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields.Previous experience in similar positions (Experience as Buyer with Contracts and Supplier Service).Microsoft Office: intermediate level.English: intermediate level.Availability to work in Sao Caetano Do Sul, Sao Paulo, Brazil, in a hybrid regime (3 times per week in person).Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the automotive industry.Knowledge of procurement software.Knowledge of materials management.Able to interpret market data.Able to read blueprints and understand basic engineering documents.Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications in purchasing processes.About GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer, and more equitable for all.
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