Purchasing Buyer, Senior

Enthusiast Auto Holdings (EAH) is a highly successful e-commerce company in the automotive aftermarket parts industry. EAH goes to market via ten enthusiast focused websites - ECS Tuning, Turner Motorsport, Pelican Parts, Rennline, Texas Speed & Performance, Z1 Motorsports, Z1 Off-Road, RCI Off-Road, EVANNEX and TEQSPORT. EAH serves automotive enthusiast customers who are passionate about how their vehicle looks and performs, by providing the parts, content, knowledge and support to make their vehicle come to life. We also serve a global network of specialty installer shops that solve for customers looking for a "Do it For Me" option. EAH has also completed multiple acquisitions and plans continued expansion of its served markets via acquisition.

EAH is owned and supported by Cortec Group, a premier private equity firm. Cortec has invested millions of dollars to expand EAH's operations, facilities, technology, and leadership. Among other investments, EAH has recently completed a significant facility expansion at its primary distribution center and is in the process of implementing enterprise-level ERP / WMS / OMS systems.

EAH is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Sourcing and Purchasing Team. EAH Sourcing and Purchasing Department facilitates a positive customer experience by having the right product, in the right place, at the right time. We also focus on creating win – win partnerships with vendors and associates, which pave the way for future growth and opportunities at EAH. Strategically buy and source to maintain inventory levels while driving increased margin dollars

Partner with Product Development Team on sourcing of raw materials and products to achieve KPI's to drive and maintain stock levels

Optimize inventory health by achieving margin, turn and availability goals

Review Inventory health to understand overages and partner with vendors on inventory exit strategy

Build win-win partnerships with vendors by developing strategic plans to grow categories using Commerce, Content and Community

Mentor and develop direct reports on purchasing best practices to grow their careers

Proficient in software applications such as MS Excel, Google Sheets, MS Word

• Willingness to be flexible and a team player
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Entrepreneurial Spirit to identify process improvement and recommend change
• Experience with Oracle Netsuite
• Bachelor's Degree strongly recommended
• 5 years of experience in purchasing or planning related functions

Support your team through career development, partnership on conflict resolution, and drive creative solutions to improve results and efficiency.

Forecast and buy inventory to ensure availability and margin goals are maintained and distressed inventory is minimized

Source Product Domestically and Internationally for raw materials for in house product development

Leverage marketing partners to drive sales, decrease excess inventory, and deliver positive customer experience