Position Summary:
The Purchasing Agent is responsible for establishing the proper business practices and executing them against their full range of responsibilities - procurement, contract management, supplier relationship management, receiving, shipping and data/systems management. This role will develop new business practices applicable to contract manufacturing and will evaluate how those practices can be applied to existing racing operations as the racing industry evolves.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop sourcing plans and objectives (short and long term) in consideration of lead time, MOQ, safety stock, etc.
- Base ordering decisions on pricing, contract terms and production rate requirements
- Execute the complete procurement process
- Develop and/or execute shipping and receiving and inspection processes
- Develop reporting/communication methods regarding material availability and status
- Create pro-active reporting and analysis to aid upper management in evaluating purchasing decisions. Provide analysis and reporting as requested by leadership.
- Maintain Microsoft Dynamics AX ERP supply chain management modules to ensure alignment with business objectives
- Take a lead role in optimizing the AX Production Module, and Master Planning Module for contract manufacturing
- Become super-user of AX supply chain management modules
- Document and maintain purchasing procedures per ISO standards
- Implement improvements to existing processes and systems
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of purchasing, shipping, and receiving transactions
- Execution of the supplier selection process – new supplier development
- Identify primary suppliers based on quality, cost and reliability
- Own the supplier relationship management process
- Manage defective parts with suppliers for return or replacement
- Adhere to company procurement policies
- Contribute to continuous improvement through participation in cross-functional project teams
- Other duties as assigned by management
Professional skills:
- Strong written, oral, and analytical skills
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including basic knowledge of pivot tables in Excel
- Structured project management (time, team, and work-stream management)
- Ability to self-direct
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to deliver time-sensitive projects on-time and on-quality
- Flexible and creative thinking
- Client relationship building
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Finance or other related degree preferred
- 5+ years experience in procurement and/or supply chain management
- 3+ years experience in traditional manufacturing, preferred
- Experience with ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent required
- Working knowledge of ERP systems, specifically procurement & sourcing, inventory management, and MRP required
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX, a plus
- Experience in new product introduction, a plus
- Participation on ERP software implementation team, a plus
- Demonstrated ability in identifying and implementing structure in otherwise flexible/fluid operations
- Proven track record developing or executing successful procurement strategies
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to persist and succeed with cross-functional communication within scope of responsibility
- Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to apply leadership skills in correspondence with Suppliers and Executive Management
- Must have independent problem-solving skills and the discipline to follow-up and follow-through until problems are resolved
Hendrick Motorsports is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/m/f/vets/disabled
Hendrick Motorsports provides a one-of-a-kind working experience where a diverse group of highly talented team members can work together to achieve a common goal. We are committed to embracing innovation with intensity to perform at the highest level expected by our dedicated sponsors and fans worldwide. Hendrick Motorsports continuously seeks skilled and talented individuals who are motivated and passionate about helping us meet our goals.