Senior Buyer (Direct Purchasing) - São Caetano do Sul/SP

Job Description

Hybrid: This position requires you to work on-site 3 times a week (Tue to Thu)

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute commodity strategy aligned to global/regional strategies, including market intelligence and supplier plans.
• Lead sourcing events
• Drive fact‑based negotiations using cost models and full cost breakdowns
• Manage contracts and pricing, issuing and maintaining contracts/POs, and governance for price increases
• Deliver cost and value performance via productivity and advanced opportunity projects
• Steer supplier relationships and performance
• Support launches and engineering changes
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills with proven impact on complex, cross‑functional issues.
• Strong influencing and communication skills with internal and external senior stakeholders.
• High degree of independence in prioritizing and delivering multiple initiatives in a global environment.

Preferred critical skills:

• Automotive industry experience
• Knowledge of procurement software
• Knowledge of materials management
• Capable of interpreting market data
• Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
• Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor degree completed
• Advanced or fluent English
• Relevant experience in Purchasing (especially direct purchasing)
• Automotive industry experience
• Availability to travel when required

Desired qualifications:

• Experience in engine and transmission procurement
• Familiarity with AI-based tools
• Proficiency in Power BI
• Experience with relevant commodities (steel, resins, alum)

Skills:

• Strategic thinking and business intelligence
• Strong data acumen and cost modeling experience
• Advanced negotiation skills and innovation mindset

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 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.

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