Senior Semiconductor Supplier Manager

General Motors

. Manage assigned semiconductor suppliers day to day, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, relationship management, and critical-action follow-through .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeWarren • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in semiconductor procurement and supplier management, with a strong focus on performance monitoring, issue resolution, and strategic negotiations. Proficient in utilizing supply chain tools and data analysis to drive improvements in supply efficiency and risk management.

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Semiconductor ProcurementSupplier ManagementSupply Chain OperationsAdvanced Excel ProficiencyNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Supplier Performance ManagementIssue ResolutionCross-Functional ExecutionSupply Chain AnalysisMarket Dynamics Understanding

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing StakeholdersJudgment and Decision-MakingProactive Strategy Development

Tools & Technologies

ECME-SquaredGDiMPSCyprisGDMPower BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Semiconductor IndustryAutomotive IndustryElectronics IndustryHigh-Volume ManufacturingCrisis-Response Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned semiconductor suppliers day to day, including performance monitoring, issue resolution, relationship management, and critical-action follow-through
Drive improvements in supplier supply, delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost efficiency
Lead supplier discussions, negotiations, and recovery actions to secure favorable commercial outcomes and mitigate risk
Work with semiconductor manufacturers and supplier partners to understand constraints, lead-time risks, market dynamics, and recovery options
Support complex supply chain initiatives through structured problem solving and prioritization
Consolidate supplier-base feedback and operating updates into actionable insights, recommendations, and escalations
Build and improve dashboards, scorecards, and reports tracking supplier performance, supply risk, forecast changes, and follow-up actions
Use GM systems and supply chain tools including ECM, E-Squared, GDiMPS, Cypris, and GDM for supplier data management, analysis, forecasting, and execution
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and purchasing commodity teams to integrate semiconductor components into GM products and resolve issues
Drive accountability by building business cases, aligning actions, tracking commitments, and escalating gaps
Identify supply-chain trends, risks, and improvement opportunities and recommend actions to improve resiliency and decision quality
Prepare executive-ready updates on supplier performance, market conditions, negotiations, and risk assessments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of relevant experience in semiconductor procurement, supplier management, purchasing, program management, or logistics within the automotive, electronics, or semiconductor industry
Strong experience in supplier and supply chain management, issue resolution, performance management, and cross-functional execution
Experience purchasing semiconductors or managing semiconductor-related commercial and supply activities
Experience working in the semiconductor industry or directly with semiconductor manufacturers and suppliers
Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, supply markets, and industry dynamics
Experience negotiating with suppliers to drive business outcomes, manage risk, and support continuity of supply
Experience supporting complex supply chain operations, constrained supply situations, or crisis-response activities
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including dashboards, scorecards, pivots, and ad hoc analyses
Working knowledge of Power BI for reporting and visualization
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence stakeholders and hold partners accountable without direct positional authority
Ability to work with urgency, exercise sound judgment, and proactively develop strategies or alternative execution paths
No GM immigration-related sponsorship available now or in the future; candidates must not require GM sponsorship or immigration support
Preferred: automotive strategic commodity purchasing experience
Preferred: semiconductor supplier management in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Preferred: executive reporting, supplier scorecards, and risk dashboards
Preferred: GM supply chain and supplier-management systems, including ECM, E-Squared, GDiMPS, and GDM
Preferred: structured problem-solving, continuous improvement, or process-discipline tools experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement with reporting to a specific location at least 3 times a week (or frequency set by the manager)
Travel required under 25%
Relocation benefits available for qualifying candidates
GM employee well-being and Total Rewards resources
Inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities