Location: Delaware, OH (or Hybrid as described below)
Reports to: Director of Purchasing– 3rd Party
The JEGs Story:
Why do millions depend on JEGS for their high-performance car parts? It’s simple - from the iconic mail order catalog to a fully stocked e-commerce experience, we have built a preferred destination for every gearhead, professional racer, weekend warrior and restoration nut who wants to take their vehicle to the next level.
Around here, we don't just sell parts we rely on them when driving our own cars around racetracks, dirt trails, and interstates across the country. Parts may be our business - but grease, fuel, exhaust, power, and speed are what we live for.
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Senior Buyer with strong high-performance automotive sourcing and negotiating experience to work on our JEGS 3rd party Buying Team. This role will focus on maintaining some of the largest and most well-known brands in the industry, with an emphasis on growth and onboarding new vendor opportunities.This position is located at the JEGS Corporate Headquarters in Delaware, Ohio. Relocation provided; however, we are open to a hybrid arrangement where the right candidate is in the office for a few days each month.
You will:
Evaluate new products from both new and existing vendors; negotiate pricing, payment terms, freight, stock adjustments, allowances/rebates, etc.
Ability to grow sales in his/her assigned categories through maintaining the correct product assortment, competitive pricing, timely availability, and creative marketing programs.
Catalog and web merchandising.
Maintain current supplier relationships and account lines
Place purchase orders, and control inventory to maximize customer order fill and inventory turnover.
Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, correct product descriptions, and cross-reference maintenance.
Supervision of assistant-level purchasing staff.
Analyze, forecast, and interpret consumer behavioral trends.
Interact internally with accounting, marketing, distribution, and management associates.
Minimal travel required
You have:
4+ years of purchasing/sales experience in the automotive market for high-performance parts and accessories.
Domestic sourcing contacts in the automotive aftermarket; import sourcing contacts a bonus.
A personal passion and strong knowledge of the high-performance automotive industry.
History of establishing a professional partnership with vendors and creating an attitude of mutual respect.
Ability to influence discussions both internally and externally with our vendors.
Experience with the vendor line review process of product selection.
Strong time-management skills; experience in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
What We Offer:
JEGS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/Rx insurance, Short-term disability/Long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, a business-casual dress environment, 401K and profit-sharing retirement plans, holidays, PTO, Floating Holidays, an associate product discount, and weekly pay.
Why do millions depend on JEGS for their high performance car parts? It is simple-from the iconic mail order catalog to a fully-stocked digital commerce experience, we have built a preferred destination for every gear-head, professional racer, weekend warrior and restoration nut who wants to take their vehicle to the next level.
Around here, we don't just sell parts we rely on them when driving our own cars around racetracks, dirt trails, and interstates across the country. Parts may be our business - but grease, fuel, exhaust, power, and speed are what we live for.
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