Global Commodity Manager–Valvetrain, Connecting Rods &Pistons, Warren, MI, General Motors. Supervise &assure supplier compliance w/in strict dvlpmt to launch program milestones incldg parts &tooling availability in e-track tool based on Global Propulsion Systems Dev Process among engine program teams &Tier I/II suppliers during sourcing to launch phases. Perform near daily monitoring of supplier outputs for processes such as casting, forging, stamping, machining &assy for cmpnts under valvetrain &connecting rods &pistons teams to avoid engine plants downtime/shutdowns. Review &approve Engrg Work Orders using Engrg Change Request &E-2 syss. Dvlp &lead cost efficient &financially profitable U.S./global procurement of psgr vehicle engine (powertrain) syss – valvetrains (incldg camshafts, timing drive syss, valve springs, engine valves, valve lifters, cam phasing syss, valve keys &retainers), connecting rods, pistons (incldg piston rings, piston assemblies) &engine bearings, circlips &bushings. Lead &mentor purchasing team of Creative Team Leader, Sr Buyers &Buyers in U.S. Bachelor, Mechanical, Automotive, Industrial, or Mfg Engrg. 24 mos exp as Purchasing Commodity Mgr, Commodity Mgr, Regional or Global Purchasing Commodity Mgr, dvlpg &leading cost efficient &financially profitable regional or global procurement of psgr vehicle engine (powertrain) syss incldg connecting rods &pistons, or related. Mail resume to Ref#4347, GM Global Mobility, 300 Renaissance Center, MC:482-C32-D44, Detroit, MI 48265.
