Entry-Level Global Purchasing & Supply Chain (GPSC) Rotational Program

Description

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To help facilitate administration of relocation benefits if you are selected, please apply using the permanent address you would move from.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Warren Tech Center in Warren , M I three times per week, at minimum.

The Team:

Members of GM’s Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Rotational Program are responsible for procuring the goods and services essential for vehicle production and sustaining business operations through our global supply chain.  

What You’ll Do:  

Your role involves developing and implementing commercial strategies aimed at delivering value to customers. This includes ensuring timely delivery of high-quality parts and services at competitive costs for current and upcoming vehicle models. You will also cultivate robust cross-functional relationships internally and externally, emphasizing trust, transparency, and teamwork to drive growth and innovation. This position requires a high degree of self-motivation, analytical prowess, and independent decision-making due to the complex nature of the work involved.

The Global Purchasing & Supply Chain Rotational Program is for recent college graduates. Members of the GPSC TRACK program will be rotating jobs every six months across the following business areas for the first two years (we do not offer “early graduation” from the program, must complete full 2-year program).

Rotational jobs may require the selected candidate to do any of the following:

Travel

Relocate

Work additional shifts as needed

Areas of opportunity based on business need:

Purchasing –

Interior, Exterior, Thermal

Chassis Propulsion Structures

Battery, Fuel Cells and Critical Minerals

Electrical Systems, Software and Connectivity

Customer Care & Aftersales

GM Defense

Supply Chain –

Propulsion/Assembly Command Centers

Tactical Operations

Container Operations

Vehicle/Propulsion Scheduling

Future Material & Engineering Change

Demand Planning

Logistics –

Inbound

Outbound

Logistics Purchasing

Containerization

Supply Chain Engineering

Other Rotational Opportunities –

Value Chain Engineering

Accessories & Aftermarket

Warranty Performance

Supplier Resiliency

Assembly Plant

Sustainability & Partnerships

Program Purchasing Management

Strategy, Planning & Operations

GM Energy

Required Qualifications:     

Pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following areas: Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Packaging, Procurement/ Acquisitions and Contract Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering

Must be graduating between December 2025 and June 2026

Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):  

Experience with commodities (metals, stampings, castings, plastics, resins, paint, electronics, etc.)

Experience managing commercial issues with suppliers and assessing supplier performance

Demonstrated skills in complex negotiations

Knowledge of procurement software and databases

Knowledge of materials management

Capable of interpreting market data

Able to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents

Solid knowledge of contract law and its applications regarding purchasing processes

Ability to work globally, independently, and self-directed

Ability to travel at least 5% of time, including international travel

This rotational program begins in the Spring or Summer of 2026.

Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $92,000 annually. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.

Benefits:

GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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