Global Sourcing Manager – Software

General Motors

Global Sourcing Manager responsible for sourcing technology purchases at GM. Develop and implement strategies by collaborating with IT and other stakeholders.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeWarren • California, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $95,200 - $126,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, negotiate and implement sourcing strategies by working with key stakeholders on technology requirements, IT, security and legal
Partner with IT and Business on strategy of supply base, technologies, products used, and viable suppliers for technology requirements
Work with Suppliers on governance and deliveries, including sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types
Active participation with key stakeholders, including Software and Services IT, the business stakeholders, Legal, Security and Privacy
Proactively manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines
Adheres to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures
Negotiate competitive pricing, favorable and robust terms, and complete a full contract package
Develop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy
Utilize GPSC Sourcing Process to manage Sourcing packages, while navigating ambiguous situations
Utilize GPSC Sourcing Process (Request for Quotation, Analysis of Quotation, Source Selection) to establish a capable/competitive supply base

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of relevant experience in purchasing (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Understanding of Legal and Commercial Terms and Conditions with the ability to negotiate and assess risk
Project management skills
Understand basic software concepts
Capability to function independently and navigate ambiguous situations
Proficient communication skills
High level knowledge (or ability to learn) about items being purchased
Analytical skills, including the ability to do in-depth benchmarking
Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, and prioritize requests
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals
Knowledge of computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Research)
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
Must be willing to travel 5% of the time domestically + Internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plan
sickness and accident benefits
life insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs
employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

purchasingnegotiationproject managementbenchmarkingcontract managementsourcing strategiesrisk assessmentsoftware conceptssourcing process

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical skillsinterpersonal skillsindependent functioningprioritizationproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptability