Global Sourcing Manager - Logistics Purchasing (Inbound Truck and Intermodal)

As a Global Sourcing Manager in this role, you will be responsible for setting and executing current/future sourcing strategies, leading procurement of transportation services for material between GM suppliers and assembly centers across U.S, Canada, and Mexico. The Global Sourcing Manager is expected to issue RFQ’s, analyze bids, negotiate and award logistics service contracts, and metrics reporting. In addition, the Global Sourcing Manager will be responsible for resolution of commercial issues, drive continuous improvement, provide innovative ideas to streamline processes and develop savings opportunities. In this role, you will work closely with an extended GM Team, service providers, 3PL’s and GM plants to ensure the achievement of cost, performance, and organizational targets. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities): Develop and execute Truck and Intermodal procurement strategy based on detailed internal purchase requirements and market trends Collaborate with GM Legal staff to develop terms and conditions specific to transportation services (including negotiating price, duration, terms and conditions, etc.) Create and manage Quality Bid list, Carrier Performance, Sourcing Pipeline, Business Over Time strategy, Compliance Desktop, Export Compliance, TPSR, Sustainability, Benchmarking data, etc. Improve supplier relationships through collaboration, mutual waste elimination and relationship building tools such as the Strategic Supplier Engagement program (SSE) Participate in supplier KPI reviews and conduct quarterly business reviews. Utilize the GPSC sourcing process to manage sourcing packages (RFQ, quote analysis and award) and to establish a capable/competitive domestic supply base Analyze and apply appropriate tools, e.g., benchmarking, competitive sourcing, targeted sourcing, bundling, supplier negotiations etc. to drive best total enterprise cost Perform rate management activities including contract amendments, issuing spot buys, rate analysis and supplier requests. Develop in-depth analysis on contract and overall business impact, budget activities. Drive decision alignment with cross-functional disciplines (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Logistics Engineering/Planning/Operations) Resolve commercial issues, drive continuous improvement, provide innovative ideas to streamline processes and develop savings opportunities. Identify problems, create, update, or modify work task instruction sheets that may be complex in the work area to support new buyer training. Support and lead additional required projects as assigned by leadership. Keep abreast of current industry developments and trends in areas of expertise Adhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures Execute deliverables in support of the logistics organization's business objectives. Promote GM's values and makes customer-focused decisions. Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications): 2+ years relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered) Ability to work independently and self-directed Demonstrates strong personal initiative Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience both effectively and timely Strong personal drive to learn, grow and develop Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships High level of organizational skills to prioritize, handle multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously, and meet deadlines Strong analytical ability to solve complex problems Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance Expertise in MS Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word Ability to travel 5-10% of the time domestically What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): Experience sourcing and managing intermodal capacity across complex transportation networks, with an