We are looking for a Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist to join a growing automotive services organization in Texas on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position plays a key role in strengthening supplier partnerships, improving sourcing decisions, and supporting a dependable flow of automotive aftermarket products. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial judgment, hands-on purchasing experience, and the ability to balance cost, quality, and continuity of supply in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities:

• Build and carry out sourcing plans for assigned product lines to support cost, quality, and availability targets.
• Research, assess, and select suppliers that can meet operational needs while supporting long-term business objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships from initial qualification through ongoing performance reviews and improvement efforts.
• Lead commercial discussions covering pricing, contract terms, service expectations, and payment conditions.
• Analyze spending patterns and identify opportunities to combine purchases for better leverage and lower overall acquisition costs.
• Monitor supply chain exposure such as tariffs, capacity limitations, and sourcing disruptions, then develop practical mitigation plans.
• Compare domestic, nearshore, and international supply options to improve flexibility and strengthen competitiveness.
• Review market conditions, quotation data, and cost inputs to guide negotiations and support cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with teams across engineering, product, operations, quality, and logistics to support sourcing projects and new product introductions.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier files, and agreement documentation to ensure organized procurement activity.