Senior Global Sourcing Manager – Logistics Purchasing, Inbound Truck and Intermodal

General Motors

. Set and execute current and future sourcing strategies .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies, procurement of transportation services, and supplier relationship management while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. Proficient in analyzing bids, negotiating contracts, and applying data analytics to optimize logistics operations.

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Sourcing StrategiesSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationData AnalyticsLogistics Management

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Hard Skills

ProcurementLogisticsContract LawRate ManagementBenchmarkingSupplier Performance AssessmentIntermodal Capacity SourcingComplex Problem SolvingProject ManagementMarket Trend Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStrong Personal InitiativeOrganizational SkillsCooperative Working RelationshipsSelf-Directed Work

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelPowerPointWordAI ToolsPredictive Modeling

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementTransportation Services3PLRFQKPI ReviewsContinuous ImprovementSourcing PipelineCorporate Purchasing PoliciesLogistics EngineeringDomestic Supply Base

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and execute current and future sourcing strategies
Lead procurement of inbound truck and intermodal transportation services between GM suppliers and assembly centers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
Issue RFQs, analyze bids, negotiate, and award logistics service contracts
Report metrics and resolve commercial issues
Drive continuous improvement and develop savings opportunities
Collaborate with GM teams, service providers, 3PLs, and GM plants to achieve cost, performance, and organizational targets
Develop truck and intermodal procurement strategies based on purchase requirements and market trends
Collaborate with Legal on transportation-service terms and conditions
Create and manage quality bid lists, carrier performance, sourcing pipeline, compliance, sustainability, and benchmarking data
Improve supplier relationships and participate in supplier KPI reviews and quarterly business reviews
Manage sourcing packages through the GPSC sourcing process and establish a competitive domestic supply base
Apply benchmarking, competitive sourcing, targeted sourcing, bundling, and supplier negotiations to optimize total enterprise cost
Perform rate management, including contract amendments, spot buys, rate analysis, and supplier requests
Analyze contract and overall business impact and support budget activities
Align decisions with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, and Logistics Engineering/Planning/Operations
Create or modify complex work task instruction sheets to support new buyer training
Lead additional projects assigned by leadership
Monitor industry developments and trends
Follow corporate purchasing and accounting policies and execute logistics deliverables
Promote GM values and make customer-focused decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant work experience in purchasing, supply chain, program/product management, logistics, or product development; internships and co-ops excluded
Ability to work independently and self-directed
Strong personal initiative
Effective and timely communication to appropriate audiences
Strong personal drive to learn, grow, and develop
Constructive, cooperative working relationships
Strong organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple projects and stakeholders while meeting deadlines
Strong analytical ability to solve complex problems
Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance
Expertise in MS Office tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to travel 10% domestically
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related advanced degree is preferred, not required
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; applicants must not require GM sponsorship now or in the future
Experience sourcing and managing intermodal capacity across complex transportation networks preferred
Experience using AI tools, predictive modeling, or data analytics for transportation sourcing preferred
Knowledge of contract law as applied to purchasing processes preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits and Total Rewards resources supporting well-being at work and at home
Hybrid work arrangement
Equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Role-related assessment and/or pre-employment screening support where applicable