Senior Global Sourcing Manager – Cloud

General Motors

Senior Global Sourcing Manager responsible for sourcing technology purchases globally for GM. Leading supplier negotiations and managing stakeholder relationships to develop effective sourcing strategies.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeWarren • California, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Purchasing and Supplier Management, with a strong focus on Negotiation, Strategic Mindset, and Data Judgement. Proficient in managing supplier relationships and contracts while adhering to corporate policies and leveraging technology for effective sourcing.

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5+ Years Purchasing ExperienceSAP ExperienceSoftware/Technology Purchasing KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

PurchasingSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationData AnalysisTechnology Roadmap Development

Soft Skills

Informative CommunicationRelationship ManagementStrategic ThinkingResults FocusWorkload Management

Tools & Technologies

SAPGlobal Purchasing ProcessSupply Chain Sourcing

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryIT IndustrySoftware IndustryCommercial Terms & ConditionsSupplier Performance Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understanding the Software, IT, and Automotive industries and the strategic direction GM software and services is headed
Ability to work effectively cross functionally, internally and externally, while building strong relationships
Partner with IT and Business on strategy of supply base, technologies, products used, future products, technology roadmap, and viable suppliers for technology requirements.
Active and effective participation with key stakeholders, including Engineering, IT, Business Stakeholders, Legal, and Security, among others.
Develop and manage suppliers under the guidance of quality, service, technology, and price negotiations. This includes sound understanding of deadlines, required lead times, supplier contracts and application types.
Manage annual renewal cadence and deadlines proactively.
Negotiate competitive pricing, robust terms, and potential other items to complete a full contract package.
Develop and maintain benchmark data to drive a strategy. Proven competence in negotiation skills
Experience handling commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance
Professional interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Adhere to corporate purchasing and accounting policies and procedures
Utilize Global Purchasing and Supply Chain sourcing process to manage Sourcing packages.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years relevant experience in purchasing (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
SAP experience or ability to learn purchasing systems
High level knowledge about Software/Technology Purchasing
Strong proficiency with basic software concepts and ability to speak to Legal & Commercial Terms & Conditions
Analytical Thinking - Ability to effectively negotiate all terms and conditions. Considers various factors in decision making to determine solutions and their impacts, and make recommendations on the terms
Strategic Mindset – Strong strategic thinking. Ability to create a technology roadmap by collaborating with IT.
Data Judgement - Ability to objectively analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions to make sound recommendations
Informative Communication - Ability to communicate relevant information to the appropriate audience (including leadership) both effectively and timely
Relationship Management - Develops and maintains constructive, cooperative working relationships
Negotiation – Drive collaborative discussions to reach meaningful agreements
Results Focus - Take charge without prompting, seize opportunities and deliver on time
Workload Management - Manage multiple tasks with quality and prioritize by critical needs, while moving with urgency
Ability to travel 10% of the time domestically + Internationally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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