Purchasing Intelligence Specialist – Business Intelligence

General Motors

. Coordinate budget and metrics performance for Direct Material SMT commodities in GMSA .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSao Caetano do Sul • BrazilMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in budget coordination, performance metrics, and purchasing strategies within the automotive industry, leveraging advanced analytical skills and digital transformation initiatives to drive cost reduction and operational efficiency.

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Budget CoordinationPurchasing StrategiesAdvanced Microsoft ExcelMarket Data InterpretationDigital Transformation Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Budget ReportingCost-Reduction PerformanceData AnalysisContract Law KnowledgeMaterials ManagementAgile MethodologyDMAIC MethodologyBenchmarkingSourcing StrategyPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsBusiness JudgmentAbility to Deal with Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Power BIMicrosoft OfficeDashboard CreationCollaboration PlatformsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryDirect Material CommoditiesSupply ChainCost EngineeringProgram Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate budget and metrics performance for Direct Material SMT commodities in GMSA
Support execution of multiple activities by indirectly coordinating the buyer team toward Purchasing Manager objectives
Drive Business Intelligence, benchmarking, and Digital Transformation initiatives within Purchasing
Own SMT budget reporting, forecast activities, execution, results, and cost-reduction performance
Build, track, and update the savings roadmap aligned with SMT and GPSC targets
Maintain cost-tracking controls for current and future programs, including piece price, VT, APV, and NPV
Engage with Finance on monthly closing activities, reconciliations, and performance explanations
Drive SMT KPIs through dashboards and follow-up actions
Support negotiations, complex purchasing cases, sourcing strategy, and sourcing recommendations
Ensure GPSC process adherence and documentation quality
Coordinate staff meetings and key reviews for the Purchasing Manager
Support workshops and presentations covering budget, roadmap, sourcing, resilience, and governance
Ensure documentation and approvals follow GPSC policies and internal controls
Support audit requests with structured evidence from purchasing processes
Monitor market benchmarks and trends and translate insights into Purchasing and negotiation strategies
Perform internal and external benchmarking against other regions and best practices
Identify and apply good practices from other Purchasing teams and regions
Deliver local and global presentations for SMT, GPSC, and global CT stakeholders
Interpret market data and connect indices, capacity, tariffs, and technology shifts to Purchasing strategies
Support Digital Transformation initiatives and use dashboards, automation, collaboration platforms, data, and AI tools
Apply Agile, DMAIC, and structured problem-solving methodologies to digital and process-improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Previous experience in a similar position is a plus, particularly in Purchasing or related areas such as Supply Chain, Cost Engineering, or Program Management
Experience in the automotive industry, either with an OEM or Tier 1 supplier
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to work with large data sets and build clear management reports
Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken, with the ability to present to regional and global stakeholders
Experience with key Direct Material commodities, especially Raw Material, Steel, Resins, Chemicals, and Electronics
Ability to interpret market data, including indices, capacity, tariffs, and technology shifts, and connect insights to Purchasing strategies
Knowledge of Power BI and/or other analytics tools, including dashboard creation and visual management for SMT and CT metrics
Knowledge of Canvas or advanced presentation tools
Knowledge of materials management and related flows, including MRP, inventory, logistics, and supply-chain constraints
Ability to interpret market and cost data, including indices, foreign exchange and raw-material impacts, benchmarks, VCE/should-cost outputs, and cost structures
Ability to understand basic engineering documents and change-management processes, including ECR/SOR impacts
Solid knowledge of contract law and its application to Purchasing processes
Ability to deal with ambiguity and exercise strong business judgment while remaining compliant with corporate guidelines
Strong communication skills
Must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with in-person work three times per week
Opportunities to support Business Intelligence, benchmarking, and Digital Transformation initiatives
Exposure to regional and global stakeholders and presentations
General Motors workplace inclusion and belonging initiatives
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening where applicable