Purchasing Structure

GM’s commodities/services purchased are listed below.

Direct Purchasing

• Chassis (Brakes, Fuel Lines, Cradles, Drivelines, Frames, Shocks, Steering Systems, etc.)
• Electrical Systems, Batteries & Hybrids (Audio, Batteries, Electronic Modules, Radios, Switches, Wiring, etc.)
• Global Body & Exterior (Adhesives, Latches & Locks, Moldings, Functional Black Plastics, Mirrors, Paint, etc.)
• HVAC (Air Induction, Shifters, Compressors, HVAC Modules/Ducts/Exhaust, etc.)
• Interior & Safety (Airbags, Steering Wheels, Carpet, Seats, Seatbelts, etc.)
• Powertrain (Engine, Transmission, Raw Materials, etc.)
• Customer Service & Aftersales

Global Logistics

• Freight Forwarding
• Sequencing
• Truck
• Warehousing

Indirect Purchasing

• Corporate & Administrative Services (Contract Labor, Contract Centers, Professional Services, Security Services)
• Engineering & Manufacturing Services (Chemical Management, Facility Management, Resource/Waste Management)
• Indirect Products (Building/Industrial Supplies, Cutting Tools, Electrical, Fluid Power, Spare Parts)
• Information Technology (IT Hardware, IT Services, Non-Product IT Software, Telecom Services)
• Machinery & Equipment (Body Shop, Construction, Dies, Presses, Robots, Conveyors, etc.)
• Vehicle Sales, Services and Marketing (Advertising, Print/Paper, Promotional Items, Travel/Events)