Buyer Specialist - São Caetano/SP

Job DescriptionAs a Buyer Specialist you will be responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive and/or non-productive materials, supplies, machinery, tooling, and/or services. You will be responsible for actively developing commodity strategy, leading complex global sourcing, and negotiations with key supplier partners, developing and executing plans to meet direct material budget targets, and collaborating with many suppliers and internal partners.Specialists are expected to contribute to the development of the purchasing team by using their experience and skills coach peers.  The work is of a sophisticated nature involving a considerable amount of initiative, analytical work, and judgment. This role requires the candidate to be comfortable operating and solving problems with a high degree of autonomy while working with stakeholders from a variety of different functional groups.  Workload will require candidates to use their judgement to prioritize tasks that drive the maximum enterprise benefit for General Motors and the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain function. What You’ll Do• Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics• Adhere to corporate and departmental purchasing and accounting practices and procedures• Sourcing and contracting activities that include, but are not limited to:• Sourcing strategy, bid list development & management• Quote analysis and review• Coordination and alignment of RFQ package components, including Terms & Conditions, SOR compliance, technical documentation, and quality alignment• Leader's sourcing recommendation and alignment with cross-functional teams• Management of sourcing documentation related to RFQ process in adherence to the GM Audit Services requirements• Support direct material budget activities• Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement” and nurture relationship with suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution• Perform change management activities• Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews• Represent purchasing and support mitigation of supply chain disruptionsSkills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience• Preferred:  Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related advanced degree a plus• 5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development. Advanced EnglishCompetency Level:• Proficient in completing tasks autonomously, without coaching the following competencies:• Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions• Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effect...