Direct Purchasing and Local Content Senior Group Manager at General Motors

Giza, Giza, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Purchasing, Local Content Strategy, Supplier Management, Commercial Negotiations, VCE, PPM, Sourcing Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Risk Mitigation, Cost Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Analytical Skills, Business Acumen, Cross-functional Collaboration, Compliance

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. this means the successful candidate to report to the GM office full time. The Role: Direct Purchasing and Local Content Senior Group Manager will lead direct purchasing, VCE & PPM activities and drive the local content strategy to support business growth, supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and localization objectives. The role is expected to drive a long-term localization strategic plan, build strong supplier partnerships, identify localization opportunities, and work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and government-related stakeholders to strengthen the local supply base and improve overall business performance. Key Responsibilities: Lead direct purchasing activities for assigned commodities and suppliers, ensuring alignment with business, operational, and financial objectives Develop and execute the local content strategy in line with company priorities, localization plans, and market requirements Lead and manage VCE and PPM activities in alignment with business objectives and cross-functional priorities Identify, evaluate, and develop local supplier opportunities to improve competitiveness, reduce risk, and support long-term sustainability Drive sourcing decisions, commercial negotiations, and supplier selection processes to achieve the best value for the business Ensure supply continuity and proactively manage supplier capacity, performance, quality, and delivery risks Partner with engineering, manufacturing, finance, quality, and program teams to support new launches, changes, and ongoing operations Track and deliver cost improvement initiatives, including localization, resourcing, negotiation, and value optimization actions Build strong external relationships with suppliers and relevant stakeholders to enable strategic collaboration and business alignment Lead, coach, and develop the team while promoting accountability, engagement, and high performance Ensure compliance with internal processes, governance requirements, and purchasing policies Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualification) Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or a related field (MBA preferred). 10+ Years of experience in the field. Strong experience in purchasing, sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations. Proven ability to shape and execute forward-looking sourcing strategies that support business growth, operational resilience, and competitive advantage. Solid understanding of local content, localization strategy, and supplier development Experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry is strongly preferred Skills: Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage teams and work effectively across functions (Minimum 5 years of experience in a people leader position is preferable). Strong business acumen with the ability to balance cost, quality, timing, and risk Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in a dynamic environment and drive results through influence and collaboration Proven ability to provide effective management oversight and apply internal control tools and monitoring processes to strengthen compliance, accountability, and risk mitigation. About GM Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team. Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. 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Responsibilities

Lead direct purchasing, VCE, and PPM activities while driving a long-term local content strategy to support business growth and supply continuity. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop local supplier partnerships and implement cost improvement initiatives.