Job Description
Job Description Work Arrangement: Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Ultium Cells Troy, MI office on a full-time basis.
Relocation: This job may be eligible for relocation benefits. Please Note: Sponsorship: 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., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.) The Role: Our electric future is now! Ultium Cells is a battery cell manufacturing facility committed to using the most technologically advanced methods in the industry to produce the very best of those battery cells. This requires us to employ the most energetic, forward thinking, and diverse talent to ensure we meet the challenges of developing the new manufacturing processes required within our cutting-edge facilities. We offer a progressive and inclusive work environment that questions the status-quo daily to strengthen our reputation of being an incubator for new battery cell manufacturing processes and automation. We value community outreach and have a strong presence in our neighborhoods. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to learn new skills as well as influencing the development of battery cell manufacturing processes to support this historical and game-changing progression to battery electric propulsion.
This position is a leadership position in the JV organization with oversight of JV team members. The position is responsible for coordinating with the co-sourcing team of the parent companies on strategic sourcing as well as co-sourcing operational build plan. It requires a substantial amount of creativity, data analytics, perception, initiative, with significant latitude for independent judgement.
What You'll Do: (Responsibilities): - Responsible for purchase of all or a specific portion of productive materials. Responsible for actively participating in development of commodity strategy, sourcing/negotiations, budget execution.
- Interact with JV (GM & LGES) co-sourcing team, GM Program Management and :LGES Planning team to drive sourcing and material availability of current and future chemistries and foam factors of battery cell manufacturing.
- Drive strategy with the co-sourcing team with a focus of compliance to negotiated contracts while minimizing inventory DOH (Days on Hand).
- Optimize supply performance by analyzing and applying appropriate tools including benchmarking, cost and value chain analysis, negotiations, supply chain analysis
- Work closely with cross functional and co-sourcing partners internally and externally to trade off imperatives and identify creative solutions, incl during RFQ management, Procure to Pay, order fulfillment, customer satisfaction, and supplier relationship management
- Drive for winning outcomes that are focused on the mission of the business
- Develop and manage great supplier relationships
- Lead and respond to critical supply chain issues and provide contingency solutions to mitigate supply chain risk or logistics disruptions for inbound and outbound logistics.
- Provide pro-active communication on issues that can impact purchasing, logistics or the supply chain
- Develop protection of supply and contingency plans
- Ability to set a strategy and lead a team of individuals to a common goal that meets the overall objectives of the company
- Responsible for the day-to-day activities of the team, set goals and performance review of the team
- Cooperation with legal to resolve any commercial issues with suppliers.
- Daily supplier interface activities on all commercial items as well as capacity.
- Support commercial budget activities.
- Support logistics supplier management initiatives, including “Strategic Supplier Engagement.”
- Nurture relationships with strategic suppliers by acting as a focal point for commercial issue resolution.
- Participate in supplier KPI reviews
Additional Job Description Your Skills & Abilities: (
Required Qualifications): - Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years’ experience in commodity purchasing, supply chain, engineering, manufacturing, product development, or program/product management
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work independently and solve complex problems.
- Effective interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
- Understanding of contracts
- Global business experience
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25% of the time or higher based on business needs
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications): - Korean Speaking bi-lingual
- Prior experience of working with Korean Supply Base
- Developing contracts/agreements
- Direct commodity, material purchasing, or supply chain experience
- Cost analysis or manufacturing background.
- Automotive industry knowledge.
- Materials management expertise.
- Solid understanding of contract law in purchasing
Work Arrangement: Onsite: This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Ultium Cells Troy, MI office on a full-time basis.
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