Senior Buyer – 3rd Party

Job Description

JEGS, the leader in after-market distribution of high-performance automotive parts and accessories, is continuing to see exciting growth and we are seeking to add an experienced Senior Performance Buyer to our Purchasing staff.  Founded in 1960 by Jeg Coughlin, Sr. as a small speed shop, JEGS has grown into a powerhouse that includes a race team (TEAM JEGS) and a 250,000 sq. ft. warehouse which supports a retail store, a website, and a multi-million-dollar Mail Order business.  

We are in need of a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with strong sourcing and negotiating experience. This position is located at the JEGS Corporate Headquarters in Delaware, Ohio.

We would like to hear from you, if:

• You are passionate about the High-Performance Automotive Market


• You have domestic sourcing contacts in the automotive aftermarket.
  
  
  
  1.  Preferably High Performance, Drag and Circle Track Racing 
  
  
  
  


• You are proficient in negotiating and developing suppliers

Duties Include (Candidates must have proven success in the following):

• 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, 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

Other Requirements:

• 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.  

 JEGS is located in Delaware, which is a growing community just north of Columbus, Ohio. We offer industry-leading compensation and medical/dental/vision/Rx insurance, short/long-term disability, company-paid life insurance that begins 1st day of employment. We also offer, personal time off bank, 7 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, a casual dress environment, 401K and profit-sharing retirement plans, weekly paycheck, and an associate product discount.