Wheel Core Buyer

Wheel Core Buyer

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organization? This exciting opportunity as a Wheel Core Buyer offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off. If this aligns with your career goals, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

• Travel throughout your assigned territory to source and purchase automotive wheel cores from vendors, recyclers, and repair facilities
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with suppliers to ensure a steady pipeline of inventory
• Lead in-person negotiations, finalize pricing, and successfully close purchase agreements
• Identify and onboard new vendors through prospecting, cold outreach, and site visits
• Secure favorable pricing while ensuring quality standards and supply reliability
• Coordinate logistics, including scheduling pickups and managing deliveries to designated locations
• Accurately track and document purchases, pricing, and vendor activity
• Stay informed on market trends, pricing shifts, and competitor activity within the region
• Partner with internal teams to align purchasing efforts with operational and production needs
• Proactively resolve issues related to inventory availability, quality, or delivery timelines
• Provide support across additional regions or projects as business needs evolve

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in automotive sales, purchasing, or related field
• Experience with automotive parts, wheels, or cores strongly preferred
• Proven ability to negotiate and close deals in a face-to-face environment
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a travel-heavy role
• Organized with the ability to manage multiple vendors and transactions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic CRM or purchasing systems
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Authorized to work legally in the United States

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• 401(K)

Salary: $60K-$85K

Ask for: Natalie

Job Id: 26044