Buyer

Holley Performance • New Braunfels, TX

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About The Position

Holley Performance Brands is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Commodity Buyer to lead the sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management of various automotive aftermarket commodities. This role is critical in shaping the long-term supply strategy, optimizing total cost of ownership, and ensuring a stable and competitive supply base for our growing portfolio of performance products.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of strategic procurement, commodity management, or sourcing experience.
• Experience in automotive commodities is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in complex negotiations and supplier management.
• Strong analytical capability, including cost modeling and market analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office; experience with sourcing tools a plus.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• APICS, ISM, or other supply chain certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a holistic commodity strategy for assigned commodities.
• Determine preferred supplier partners and manage the full supplier lifecycle.
• Lead all commercial negotiations, including pricing, LTAs, service levels, and contractual terms.
• Consolidate spend across Holley brands to leverage volume and reduce total cost.
• Mitigate tariff exposure, identify near-shore and global alternatives, and manage risk proactively.
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and industry indices to guide sourcing decisions.
• Own cost modeling, supplier quoting, benchmarking, and annual cost-reduction initiatives.
• Evaluate, approve, and onboard new suppliers in alignment with Holley's sourcing strategy.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain on cross-functional projects.
• Support new product launches by ensuring timely sourcing and optimal supplier alignment.
• Develop and maintain sourcing documentation, category dashboards, and strategic analyses.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement policies and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and 9 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
• Employee discounts on Holley Performance Brands products, events, and partnerships
• Education Assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level