Buyer Specialist

General Motors

Buyer Specialist at General Motors responsible for purchasing, sourcing strategies, and supplier management. Leading initiatives to optimize budget targets and supplier relationships over multiple commodities.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeSao Caetano do Sul • 🇧🇷 BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategy, supplier relationship management, and budget activities, with a strong focus on compliance and quality alignment. Proficient in managing RFQ components and conducting quote analysis to support purchasing functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sourcing Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementQuote AnalysisBudget ManagementRFQ Coordination

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Hard Skills

PurchasingSupply Chain ManagementProgram ManagementLogisticsProduct Development

Soft Skills

Autonomous WorkCommunication

Industry Keywords

KPI ReviewsTerms & ConditionsSOR ComplianceTechnical DocumentationQuality Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for maintaining sourcing pipeline, benchmarking data, strategy presentations, global budget, and on-time metrics
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
Lead supplier relationship management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement”
Lead or represent the purchasing function in supplier KPI reviews
Support direct material budget activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, related field, or equivalent work experience
5+ years relevant post-graduate work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics or product development
Advanced English Competency Level: Proficient in completing tasks autonomously, without coaching
Ability to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities available during the hiring process.