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PURCHASING MANAGER034Motorsport • Fremont, California, United States, 94539
PURCHASING MANAGER

PURCHASING MANAGER

034Motorsport • Fremont, California, United States, 94539
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PURCHASING MANAGER

Why Join 034Motorsport?

We are a company made up of automotive enthusiasts dedicated to delighting our customers with excessive levels of speed through innovative performance products and exceptional application expertise. We are currently seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to complement our staff and bring the same level of excitement, expertise and performance to our procurement team.

  • Work with fellow automotive enthusiasts designing and sourcing top-tier performance parts for Audi, VW, and BMW platforms.
  • Be part of a fun, dynamic culture where design, engineering, manufacturing, and distribution come together.
  • You'll have autonomy and ownership — we're looking for a self-starter who leads, not just follows.
  • A role that blends strategy and hands-on action : you'll define processes, drive vendor relationships, optimize inventory and cost-structure, and make a tangible impact on product performance and profitability.

Role Overview

As the Purchasing Manager at 034Motorsport, you will lead and shape our purchasing function end-to-end. You'll be charged with building the team, establishing best-in-class vendor processes, integrating with our ERP system, and driving cost efficiencies and quality performance across domestic and international supply chains. You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, warehousing, and accounting to support our mission of delivering high-performance automotive solutions. You are the go-to person for sourcing strategy, vendor negotiation, PO management, inventory optimization and vendor performance tracking. You will operate with ownership, build our vendor ecosystem, and ensure 034Motorsport has what we need — when we need it — at the right cost, quality and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify department resource needs : hire, staff and manage positions within the Purchasing department to build a strong team.
  • Optimize purchasing processes with each vendor to align with 034Motorsport's business needs : for example, payment options, purchase order detail, vendor invoice formatting (so our receiving team can clearly identify products) and delivery timelines.
  • Manage and maintain the ERP system's vendor master vendor contacts, addresses, vendor name conventions, primary vs alternates, payment terms, lead-times, etc.
  • Manage product cost for all purchased products based on supplier feedback and updated third-party vendor pricelists. Communicate cost changes to marketing so that retail pricing is adjusted appropriately.
  • Create, send and manage purchase orders (POs) for all external purchases. Ensure each PO has accurate ETA and drive vendor compliance on ETAs.
  • Optimize inventory item purchasing cycles to minimize shipping costs from both domestic and international suppliers. Create monthly reports showing expedited shipments versus optimal-cost shipments, cost difference, root-cause of urgency, and corrective measures.
  • Work with suppliers to negotiate optimal pricing structures. Identify and qualify alternate vendors as backups to primary vendors.
  • Ensure proper receiving of products across multiple warehouses. Investigate discrepancies between quantity purchased and quantity received. Drive open purchase orders to closure by working with vendors and receiving teams to ensure accuracy.
  • Manage final receipt of inbound deliveries : scheduling, OS&D (Over, Short & Damaged) issue resolution.
  • Monitor all quality issues for inbound production-related materials and provide vendor feedback and support to our product development team. Produce monthly quality and damage reports by vendor. Identify vendors with repetitive quality or damage issues; work to drive corrective action or identify alternatives.
  • Establish a vendor “report card” process to evaluate supplier performance based on lead-time accuracy, product quality, ease of working, payment terms, responsiveness, etc.
  • Work closely with Accounting to ensure POs are paid appropriately so that product shipping is not delayed.
  • Develop, implement, execute, streamline and manage all aspects of purchasing processes in compliance with inter-departmental business requirements. Educate impacted internal organizations on process changes and enforce those processes across the company.
  • Serve as a proactive leader : anticipate supply-chain risk, market-price trends, lead-time shifts, and propose strategic adjustments to keep 034Motorsport ahead of the game.

    • Qualifications & Skills

  • Proven experience (ideally 5+ years) in purchasing / procurement in a manufacturing or distribution environment — experience with automotive parts or high-volume supply chains is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong leadership skills with experience building and managing teams of buyers or purchasing professionals. (Supervisory experience emphasized in templates.)
  • Excellent negotiation skills, ability to engage vendors, evaluate pricing and contracts, and achieve best value for cost / quality / timeline.
  • Strong operational orientation : PO creation / management, ERP / vendor data management, shipping / logistics awareness, inventory cycle optimization, quality & vendor performance tracking.
  • Analytical mindset : able to pull data, build reports (e.g., expedited vs optimal shipments, OS&D KPIs, vendor scorecards), identify root causes, drive corrective action.
  • Demonstrated self-starter attitude : able to take ownership of the purchasing function, lead strategic change, implement new processes, and operate in a dynamic, growth-oriented company.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — you will partner across engineering, manufacturing, warehousing, accounting, and marketing teams.
  • High level of detail orientation and accuracy — particularly regarding vendor data, invoice / PO alignment, receiving discrepancies, quality / damage reporting.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple moving parts (domestic and international suppliers, multiple warehouse locations, engineering / manufacturing demands).
  • Experience with procurement systems / ERP purchasing modules, vendor master data, PO / AP workflows is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with the automotive aftermarket, performance parts or related industry is a strong plus (but not strictly required if you have the right mindset).

    • What You'll Get

  • The chance to lead and shape a core business function in a fun, automotive-enthusiast company where high performance matters.
  • Autonomy and the freedom to define and direct the purchasing process – we value your judgment and expect you to lead.
  • Collaborative, down-to-earth culture : You'll work alongside passionate engineers, production folks and distribution experts all obsessed with performance vehicles.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package plus potential performance incentives tied to cost savings, vendor performance and supply-chain KPIs.
  • Employee discount on performance parts, possible access to company events / tracks, and a workplace where cars, speed and engineering meet business.
  • Growth opportunity : As we scale, the purchasing team expands, and this role can evolve into higher leadership (Director of Purchasing / Supply Chain) as business demands grow.

    • How to Apply

    If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, lead, optimize and drive real impact in the performance automotive space — we want to hear from you. Click the APPLY FOR THIS POSITION button below and send your resume, cover letter (tell us about a negotiating win or supply-chain improvement you led), and why you're excited to work at 034Motorsport.

    034Motorsport is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Compensation details : 80000-100000

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