Lead Global Sourcing Manager – ICE & EV Component Purchasing

General Motors

Lead Global Sourcing Manager leading a global Creativity Team for sourcing strategies. Responsible for supplier development and supporting business planning activities.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a robust commodity strategy based on market and technology trends for key commodities
Maintain sourcing pipeline and Business Over Time, benchmarking data, CT strategy presentations, global budget and on-time metrics
Manage global Creativity Team meetings
Lead ECT meeting with cross-functional stakeholders
Support SMT leadership with business planning and top supplier development initiatives
Work with SGM counterparts to improve and align global strategy for future programs
Support global/regional buyers with resolution of issues which require global leadership engagement
Keep abreast of current product developments and trends in areas of expertise
Adhere to corporate and unit purchasing and accounting practices and procedures
Utilize the GPSC sourcing process to manage sourcing packages (RFQ, Quote Analysis and Source Selection) and to establish a capable/competitive global supply base
Analyze and apply appropriate tools, i.e., benchmarking, global competitive sourcing, value chain analysis, supplier negotiations, engineering change cost containment, technical cost reduction, part/system reuse, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree
5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, engineering, logistics or product development (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Developed organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Experience leading the assessment and resolution of commercial issues with complex global suppliers and assessing supplier performance
Experience supporting executives in business planning activities and supplier development
Demonstrated competence in negotiation skills
High level of oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others and to collaborate cross-functionally across multiple regions
High level of analytical ability where problems can be complex
High level of capability to work independently
Proficient with Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to travel 10-15% of time domestically and internationally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategybenchmarkingglobal competitive sourcingsupplier negotiationsengineering change cost containmenttechnical cost reductionpart/system reuseRFQquote analysissourcing packages

Soft Skills

organizational skillsnegotiation skillsoral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationanalytical abilityindependenceproject managementprioritization

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree