• Responsible for purchase order entry in the ERP system, placing orders with suppliers, and working with suppliers to ensure on-time receipts.• Develop, update, and implement effective sourcing strategies to ensure a continuous supply of quality, competitively priced goods and services.• Work to establish best, total cost solutions. Coordinate and negotiate contracts for assigned commodities or sourcing projects while providing purchase price reductions and establishing purchase… Show more • Responsible for purchase order entry in the ERP system, placing orders with suppliers, and working with suppliers to ensure on-time receipts.• Develop, update, and implement effective sourcing strategies to ensure a continuous supply of quality, competitively priced goods and services.• Work to establish best, total cost solutions. Coordinate and negotiate contracts for assigned commodities or sourcing projects while providing purchase price reductions and establishing purchase pricing.• Participate in the evaluation and measurement of supplier quality, supplier on-time delivery, and total cost reduction for key indirect goods and services.• Communicate with suppliers and Accounts Payable through the PO and payment process to resolve issues when necessary.• Maintain ongoing communications with suppliers and keep current on the integrity and financial health of our suppliers.• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of key metrics and measurables. Review, analyze and interpret various reports.• Work with Engineering, Quality, Marketing and Operations to reconcile nonconformance of procured items on a weekly basis. Show less

Primary contact for 20+ Suppliers• Identified and fulfilled purchasing requirements based on requisitions and historical use data• Researched and identified Suppliers for assigned parts, negotiated pricing, competitive bidding and economies of scale• Coordinated resolution and return or credit of material rejections• Maintained purchasing database with Supplier contacts, lead times, min/max and pricing

Execute IT Strategy and objectives for new IT ServicesIdentify and execute required processes to conduct Sourcing events including competitive bids, target source bids, single source bids and/or pre-commits where applicableCoach stakeholders in completing all required forms and templates based on the type of requestIssue Purchase Orders in SAPMaintain complete and auditable records for all Purchasing transactions

Perform yearly Credit and Earn back calculations for all GM Global Service ContractsPerform yearly Continuous Improvement for all GM Global Service ContractsTrack and report quarterly Supplier performancePerform training for new contract Service Level ManagersTrack monthly open Service Level issues and disputesMaintain Strategic Software SharePoint siteMaintain Strategic Software exceptions list and Notice of Decision updatesLead monthly Service Level Manager meetings

Manage staff five SMEs (1 Contract/4 Staff Augment SMEs)Program Manager for global tool, process development/deploymentSupport Global Asset Manager in multi-supplier global modelDevelopment and delivery of Global Asset Administration training to General Motors Corporation regions, Performing Suppliers, and IS&S StaffMeet with Performing Suppliers, Integrators, IS&S Operations and Process Areas to review scorecards, data accuracy, audit plans, and tool enhancementsAssist in… Show more Manage staff five SMEs (1 Contract/4 Staff Augment SMEs)Program Manager for global tool, process development/deploymentSupport Global Asset Manager in multi-supplier global modelDevelopment and delivery of Global Asset Administration training to General Motors Corporation regions, Performing Suppliers, and IS&S StaffMeet with Performing Suppliers, Integrators, IS&S Operations and Process Areas to review scorecards, data accuracy, audit plans, and tool enhancementsAssist in ad-hoc asset audits related to data cleanup, completeness, and accuracyPerform special analysis, investigations, and asset transitions Conduct workshops related to Asset Administration and Lease AdministrationSLA (Service Level Agreement) and Change Request negotiation supportAssist in defining valid values, standard and ad-hoc reports, and tool applicationsSupport legacy systems and data transitions Show less

Perform process risk analyses Prepare effective and efficient test plans and prepare and perform audit testsEvaluate test results, identify root cause, identify alternative controls and develop recommendationsIdentify and make recommendations for improvement in processes, procedures and controlsEvaluate compliance with Corporate Policy and sound business practicesUpdate audit procedures to reflect changes in the technology or operating environmentPractice effective… Show more Perform process risk analyses Prepare effective and efficient test plans and prepare and perform audit testsEvaluate test results, identify root cause, identify alternative controls and develop recommendationsIdentify and make recommendations for improvement in processes, procedures and controlsEvaluate compliance with Corporate Policy and sound business practicesUpdate audit procedures to reflect changes in the technology or operating environmentPractice effective planning and organization to complete assignments on schedule Show less

Execute application validation testing for Sarbanes-Oxley for 7 GMAC financial systemsDocument applications test results in Final Validation Spreadsheet and TestDirectorPerform gap analysis - determine what GMAC can do to satisfy validation conditionAssist GMAC in developing remediation strategies for failed controlsDocument control deficiencies in OpRiskExecute remediation strategies for failed controls