Jason Polly
Senior Global Sourcing Manager @General Motors
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Global Sourcing Manager @General Motors
Warren, MI, US
Sr. Global Sourcing Manager - Senior GSM - April 1, 2026 - CurrentSenior Buyer – Infotainment & Telematics Mar 2024 – March 2026Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing for high-tech vehicle components, focusing on software-defined vehicle hardware and infotainment modules.Manage complex supplier relationships to ensure supply chain resiliency and cost competitiveness for next-generation vehicle platforms.Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to align procurement strategies with technical roadmaps and long-term infotainment innovations.Project ManagerApr 2023 – Mar 2024Orchestrated cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing and hardware integration projectsDirected root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to resolve supply chain bottlenecksCost Balancing Lead – GM Design Studio2018 – 2023Served as the critical financial bridge between Creative Design and Engineering, balancing aesthetic intent with commercial viability.Utilized target costing and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles to optimize interior and exterior components during the early styling phases.Negotiated pricing and material selections for concept-to-production transitions, achieving significant cost savings without compromising design integrityAdvanced Vehicle Development (AVD) Interior Cost Lead2016 – 2018Led financial feasibility studies for future interior architectures, focusing on thermoplastics and high-touch cabin materialsDeveloped cost models for advanced vehicle programs to guide executive decision-making on feature contenting and portfolio profitability.Cost Engineer / Knowledge Management2013 – 2016Engineered bottom-up cost models for injection molding and assemblies Standardized cost-model development processes to improve \"Should-Cost\" estimates across the global purchasing organization.Captured multi-million dollar cost reduction opportunities through plant floor audits and process efficiency improvements.
EDUCATION
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology : Web Application Development
Michigan State University
Computer Engineering
ABOUT JASON POLLY
I am a procurement and cost engineering professional who thrives in the space where complex problems meet creative solutions. Throughout my 13+ years at General Motors, I have built a reputation for navigating the most challenging areas of vehicle development—from the early-stage sketches in the Design Studio to the high-tech integration of Infotainment systems.My journey began in plant operations and cost modeling, which gave me a \"ground-up\" understanding of how things are built. Today, I apply that technical foundation to lead multi-million dollar sourcing strategies. Whether I am negotiating with global suppliers or collaborating with designers to protect the \"soul\" of a vehicle while hitting cost targets, my goal is always the same: delivering world-class products that are as profitable as they are innovative.I am passionate about continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and building resilient supply chains for the future of mobility.
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