Senior Manager - Purchasing at AM General LLC in Auburn Hills, MI

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!

We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a team of purchasing professionals and provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback
Program Manages and leads day-to-day activities while acting as the interface between the SCM team and senior management
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers and vendors based on their capabilities, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and quality of goods
Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaborative partnerships
Performs and documents complex cost and price analyses to ensure fair and reasonable price determination utilizing robust purchasing process
Works with team members to ensure contract files are complete and satisfy Government/Customer requirements to maintain SCM's approved Cost Estimating and Purchasing Systems
Understands, analyzes, and communicates cost and supplier data in a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)/Government environment
Drives achievement of deliverables through execution of a team-oriented approach, targeting effective resource management and leveraging team member strengths and weaknesses to achieve optimal team performance
Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member the expectations
Conduct benchmarking studies to determine best practices for products, processes, and supply chain strategies
Continuously monitor market trends, industry developments, and technological advancements to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and legal, to ensure seamless integration and coordination of purchasing activities
Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of value capture initiatives and track progress towards financial goals
Lead or support business case development for strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and new market entry
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams, to identify opportunities for collaboration and value creation

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent required (with CPSM/CPM preferred)
7+ years of professional military/government purchasing experience
7+ years managerial and employee development experience
Demonstrated performance in working with and leading cross functional teams
Demonstrated performance in purchasing, commodity management and strategic sourcing
Analytical thinking, negotiating, and problem-solving skills required
Strong skills required in communication, presentation, analysis, team rapport with the ability to be flexible and adapt to change
Technical understanding of main vehicle components
Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus

Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises

Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace

Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately

Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently

Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line

Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 15% travel may be required

Important Applicant Information: Beware of Scams
Job applicants will never be asked to share their banking information, personal protected information (PPI), or any sensitive documents (e.g., Social Security numbers or passports) before receiving a formal job offer from an authorized AM General representative. AM General conducts all communication through official company channels, and we will never request personal details via LinkedIn or other social media platforms. If you encounter suspicious activity, please report it to us immediately. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)