Material Procurement Manager – Global Artisan Innovation Center

Job Description

As the Material Procurement Manager at the Global Artisan Innovation Center (GAIC), you will lead a global team across North America and India responsible for procuring materials for pre-production builds, engineering testing, and ultra-low volume production vehicles. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Planning teams to develop and execute global pre-production programs, ensuring robust material procurement strategies for innovative, globally developed vehicles.

What You’ll Do

• Lead material procurement for pre-production builds, engineering tests, and ultra-low volume production vehicles.
• Order, track, and expedite parts for build events and engineering development requirements across multiple sites (Warren GAIC, Milford Proving Grounds, Brownstown, Pontiac, and others).
• Manage indirect material procurement for facilities in Warren, Pontiac, and Milford.
• Oversee material procurement for production vehicles within the Artisan Innovation Center.
• Utilize Engineering Material System (EMS) as the Material Resource Planning (MRP) tool.
• Manage offsite storage facility in Grand Blanc for pre-production and production materials.
• Support special project procurement via miscellaneous material orders.
• Drive resolution for late part deliveries and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Teach DRE Essentials Class to support team development.
• Collaborate with global teams to execute procurement strategies aligned with vehicle development processes.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• High-level analytical ability to solve complex, unusual problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead, motivate, and facilitate collaboration.
• Proven ability to manage people and teams.
• Experience with Global Vehicle Development Process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Engineering Material System (EMS).
• Experience in Global Supply Chain operations.
• Vehicle program launch experience.
• Leadership experience in global team environments.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role. This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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