General Motors Work Values

Daily Duties at General Motors:

Managed a global team of buyers in the sourcing future product, developing/executing supplier strategies, negotiating cost savings, and handling current business operations (capacity, supplier open issues, expiring contracts, and material shortages) for the following commodities over a 9 year period: Wiper and Washer Systems, Shifters, Cables, Pedals, Park Brake Levers, Air Induction, Mass Air Flow Sensors, Seat JIT, Fuel Tanks, Fuel Pump Modules, Rotors, Bearings, Brake Hoses, and Brake Corners Responsibilities also included hiring new employees, developing team members, building supplier relationships, and developing/executing supplier exit plans/risk mitigation strategies

What they like about General Motors:

A hiring company that offers alternative approaches to pay, performance bonuses, and/or equity in the firm is very attractive to you. You're generally less interested in working for an organization offering only traditional, salary-based compensation, one with limited opportunity to acquire equity in the firm, or one that does not actively promote skill development. In addition, you are more likely to choose a company that offers a variety of internal career options, with defined career paths. You view the learning of new skills and development of your expertise as key to your career advancement. These aspects of an organization may become even more important to you as you progress in your field, and are especially critical if you change career or occupation.

Tags

Negotiation Skills, Strategic Global Sourcing, Strategic Relationship Management with Suppliers, Team Building through Motivation, Commodity Strategy Development, Leadership and Conflict Management, Effective Presentation Skills - Negotiating, Problem - Solving, and General Communications, Strategic Cost Reduction

Skills

Excellent negotiator and communicator, Effective development of strategic supplier partnerships, Proven Risk Mitigation strategies, Excellent presentation skills, Innovative problem solving skills, Strong analytical ability, Total enterprise cost focus, Demonstrated capability of learning on the fly, Highly skilled at conflict resolution , Profient Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Strong team building and motivaton techniques, Highly effective leadership, Manufacturing, Automotive, Employee Engagement, People Development, Cross Functional Team Building, Driving Results, Intercultural communication, Budget Planning, Strategic Supplier Development, Supplier Evaluation

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