Buyer, Sr.

Job title: Senior Buyer

Job type: Full-time, Salary

Location: On-site/Hybrid, Delaware

Salary Range: 

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 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:

• 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 P.O.’s, and control inventory to maximize customer order fill and inventory turnover.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, correct product descriptions, and cross-reference maintenance.
• Analyze, forecast and interpret consumer behavioral trends.
• Interact internally with accounting, marketing, distribution and management associates.
• Minimal travel required

You have:

• Minimum of 4 years of purchasing/sales experience in the automotive market for high-performance parts and accessories. 
• A personal passion and strong knowledge of high performance.
• 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. 

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Referral program