Lead Supply Chain Program Manager

General Motors

. Manage program team deliverables across all GPSC in collaboration with the Program Team .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program management, supply chain strategies, and purchasing processes to achieve profitability targets and ensure compliance with industry standards. Capable of coordinating cross-functional teams and managing deliverables effectively while maintaining quality and budget constraints.

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Program ManagementSupply Chain ManagementPurchasing ExperienceAnalytical ThinkingStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Program Deliverables ManagementProfitability AnalysisComponent Timing PlansSourcing ActivitiesChange-Request Impact AssessmentBenchmarkingSupplier Workshops

Soft Skills

Team OrientationTimely Problem SolvingRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

GPSC-PQRRMPSRPSRDDR

Industry Keywords

USMCA ComplianceTier-N ComplianceGPDPLaunch ExcellenceEBIT Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage program team deliverables across all GPSC in collaboration with the Program Team
Support execution of strategies to achieve program profitability targets and key GVDP deliverables
Provide guidance to keep programs on time, within budget, and at required quality
Achieve program profitability and EBIT targets on program architecture
Maintain component timing plans
Work with GM Customs to ensure USMCA and Tier-N compliance
Support sourcing activities and commodity strategies throughout the GPDP
Facilitate sourcing meetings, including MPSR/PSR and DDRs
Provide program overviews, updates, and changes to Purchasing counterparts
Coordinate and prepare GPSC-PQRR deliverables and Program Gate Reviews for leadership
Represent Purchasing in program team meetings
Support contingency planning for troubled suppliers
Support Launch Excellence and meet post-launch deliverables on time
Assess change-request impacts from the supply base in response to studies
Execute profitability initiatives, including benchmarking and supplier workshops
Coordinate with cross-functional partners to identify and implement profitability opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain, program management or logistics
Ability to execute with little support in team orientation, timely problem solving, and relationship management
Emerging ability in analytical thinking and strategic planning
Ability to travel 5-10% of the time; posting also states travel may be required at less than 25%
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field (preferred)
Prior buyer/purchasing experience (preferred)
Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future, including H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, or similar support
Must report to the specific location at least 3 times per week or as otherwise directed by the manager
Must be able to work without relocation benefits; relocation costs are the candidate’s responsibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

GM Benefits Overview and Total Rewards resources
Inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Role-related assessment and/or pre-employment screening support where applicable