Motorsports Parts Specialist

November 18, 2024

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 Parts Specialist to facilitate cradle to grave management of parts in support of GM Motorsports Programs. This entails procurement of materials, tooling, services and assisting Motorsports Program Manager team needs for parts.

What You’ll Do

Work with GM Motorsports and Propulsion and Performance Engineers to procure latest drawings, specifications, and other relevant information required for suppliers to produce parts.
Assist Buyer to procure parts.
Initiate New Part/Price Change Form for GM Manager approval.
Assist Engineers and Program Manager with prompt communication of any parts quality, variance, engineering changes, and availability issues.
Collaborate with, and be a liaison for engineers, buyers, and suppliers to expedite purchases.
Initiate purchase requests for parts and related services. Follow status of all purchase requests.
Create and maintain statements of work, critical spend forms, etc. required to initiate purchase request.
Attend meetings with GM, supplier, and team personnel to support all parts needs. Visit suppliers and/or teams as required.
Establish inventory levels and re-order points to meet all teams’ needs.
Follow up on parts orders.
Manage supplier direct shipments. Manage foreign/proof of receipts as required.
Receive and process team orders. Initiate re-orders and parts schedule changes.
Follow up on collections when required.
Support packaging engineering as required.
Maintain record of prices and non-standard terms with suppliers.
Communicate price, availability, condition, etc. of parts and tools to GM Managers and Engineers.
Prepare and forward sales invoices to teams buying parts.
Prepare and deliver associated parts and budget reports as directed.
Comply with all GM procedures including pricing, collections, ILM, and handling of GM information.

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What You’ll Need (Required Qualifications)

5+ years automotive procurement experience
High School Diploma or GED
Knowledge in JobBoss, ERAPA, SAP, EMS
GM purchasing experience of racing/performance commodities, materials, products, and vendors
Ability to read blueprints and to understand basic engineering documents
Basic understanding of the parts and function of an automobile
Ability to work well with others, exhibiting teamwork skills
Partners with senior management to analyze and solve issues
Capable to multitask by handling diverse assignments concurrently
Ability to travel 10% of the time within the United States

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.

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...

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[Additional Description]

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

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