Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
WheelerShip is looking for an experienced Core Buyer to join our team in New Jersey! This person will drive the development and execution of a buying strategy that balances enterprise goals against responsible budgeting practices. The ideal candidate loves building strong vendor partnerships, maximizing budgets, and growing a high-producing team. This person is responsible for building and maintaining supplier relations, evaluating target audiences to guide optimal acquisitions, and ensuring consistent inbound and outbound delivery of goods and services.
This person loves to be a part of a team but has no trouble working independently; appreciates process management and organization; and gets excited about a great haul!
Responsibilities
Core Procurement
Analyze business needs to facilitate targeted, strategic acquisitions
Source and procure non-ferrous and ferrous automobile wheel cores from industrial accounts in accordance with the current market conditions
Purchase bulk inventory of finished goods to fill inventory gaps
Support purchasing team to ensure accurate and timely development of buying lists
Identify, enroll, develop, and grow purchasing relationships to ensure reliable, reproducible access to supply
Research and identify new local sources for automobile wheels within specific geographic targets
Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to develop and execute new account acquisition outreach plan
Negotiate prices directly with suppliers, with profitability in mind
Support sorting team and operations post-acquisition to ensure optimal workflow and correct inventory management
Manage transportation logistics related to core procurement
Designate cores for restoration versus cores for scrapping
Restoration Management
Implement internal core restoration processes to ensure finished goods that meet WheelerShip’s quality and safety standards, with support from Recon Program Team
Identify, manage, and engage reconditioning partnerships and negotiate pricing
Organize and deliver manifests, prepare and execute purchase orders, ensure expedient and timely inbound delivery of finished goods
Manage transportation logistics related to reconditioning workflow
Collaborate with Product Management Team to ensure returned finished goods are listed for sale with maximum efficiency
Sales
Sell excess cores to appropriate buyers
Market good wheel cores that are not consumed by WheelerShip to other core wheel buyers in the reconditioning market
In partnership with Recycling Services Team, market cores that are ready for scrapping/recycling to scrap yards/recyclers
Negotiate prices directly with buyers, with profitability in mind
Administration & Management
Support the development and growth of procurement department
Participate in the hiring and training of new procurement team members
inform procurement department operational policies and procedures
Maintain departmental financials
Review and approve invoices from suppliers and vendors, support accounting team to reconcile
Collaborate with department heads and leadership team to develop working procurement budgets and manage against them
Monitor operational costs and track profitability, regularly reporting to leadership
Manage relationships
Lead regular relationship management efforts for accounts
Attend tradeshows, representing WheelerShip
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent time-management and prioritization skills
Minimum 3 - 5 years’ experience in core buying or auto parts procurement, preferred
Solutions-oriented and positive
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, web-based systems, inventory management
Prior experience with Fishbowl a plus
In-person position, with flexibility to work from home
About WheelerShip
As a leading e-commerce retailer/distributor of replacement automotive wheels, tires, parts and accessories, WheelerShip has been providing quality, affordable solutions for drivers since 2010. We are committed to providing superior quality products and unparalleled customer service in all aspects of our business. Our employees enjoy a work culture that is built on our core values: integrity, honesty, accountability, empathy, and (of course) fun!
WheelerShip is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where different perspectives and experiences are valued.