Motorsports DOA Buyer

Job Description

Remote: This role is categorized as remote. This means the successful candidate may be based anywhere in the United States and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their manager.

The Role

We are seeking a Motorsports DOA Buyer responsible for purchasing parts, materials, tooling, and services for GM Motorsport Competition groups. You will build and manage Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes and negotiations. Assist and support supplier onboarding, ensuring they meet GM’s standards and requirements. Support the resolution of invoicing and tax-related issues with suppliers. Handle other purchasing-related tasks as needed to support motorsports programs.

What You’ll Do

• Perform the purchasing of racing parts and services as directed by GM Motorsports Competition for delegated spend.

• Act as the expert on GM and GM Motorsports complete procurement processes and procedures.

• Lead, mentor, train, and tutor personnel for the specific tasks required by GM and GM Motorsports Procurement.  

• Support total buyer module activity.

• Handle routine purchasing transactions in a timely and accurate manner.

• Work with the stakeholder and IT purchasing to determine correct buyer.

• Maintain purchasing files and records per GM ILM requirements (including GDM load).

• Prepare reports, memo request for quotes, savings reports, and other purchasing documents.

• Create and alter purchase orders in eSAP / Ariba system.

• Determine and use spot buys and blankets as appropriate.

• Determine the use of contracts for invoice only spot buys or project support orders.

• Send out and maintain the RFQ’s and RFI’S.

• Document and maintain target source decisions.

• Assist to obtain and submit new vendor forms, change of vendor information, change, or add vendor emails, and maintain vendor SAP / Ariba locations.

• Perform the delegation of authority buying activity for GM Motorsports Competition purchasing delegated by GM Global Purchasing & Supply Chain.

• Support stakeholders/requestors/supplier with inquiries regarding purchase orders, quotes, invoicing, supplier onboarding, etc.

• Assist and support PO/invoicing tax calculation issues.

• Work independently with decisions made based on established policies and procedures.

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Additional Job Description

What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

• 5+ years automotive racing/performance industry procurement

• Knowledge in Ariba, SAP, Ariba Business Network, GDM

• Working knowledge of appropriate handling of sales and VAT tax issues

• Ability to work with specialized racing suppliers business requirements

• Knowledge of commodities, materials and products being purchased

• Experience with RFQ, SOW, and supplier negotiations

• Skilled in partnering with program managers, parts specialist, engineers, and senior management to analyze and solve issues

• Good interpersonal skills involving ability to work effectively cross-functionally and cross-culturally

• Ability to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently

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 compensation may not be representative for positions located outside of New York, Colorado, California, or Washington.

• The salary range for this role is $67,900-$104,100. 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.

About GM

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Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. 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. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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