Motorsports DOA Buyer

$67,900 - $104,100/Yr

General Motors - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Motorsports DOA Buyer is responsible for purchasing parts, materials, tooling, and services for GM Motorsport Competition groups. This role involves managing the Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, supplier onboarding, and resolving invoicing and tax-related issues. The successful candidate will work independently while adhering to established policies and procedures, supporting motorsports programs through effective procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 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