Corporate Associate Buyer

Rush Enterprises • New Braunfels, TX

59d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Corporate Associate Buyer supports the organization's purchasing and procurement functions by sourcing, negotiating, and managing vendor relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisitions that meet business and quality standards. This role also assists locations in analyzing their spend with suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, ideally in automotive or corporate environments.
• Consideration is given to relevant experience and related certification.
• A valid driver's license may be required, along with a driving record that meets the requirements of the company's insurance provider

Responsibilities

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights that support informed business decisions.
• Builds and maintains interactive dashboards and reports in Tableau, Power BI, and Excel to visualize purchasing performance, supplier metrics, and inventory health.
• Extracts and integrates data from multiple sources, including Enterprise Report Planning (ERP) systems, supplier databases, and pricing tools, for comprehensive analysis.
• Develops automated data models and processes to streamline reporting, enhance accuracy, and enable real-time procurement insights.
• Designs and implements data-cleaning and transformation methods to ensure consistency, reliability, and quality of analytics outputs.
• Utilizes statistical and predictive modeling techniques to forecast demand, pricing trends, and supplier risk.
• Negotiates purchase terms and conditions in accordance with company standards and established budgets.
• Coordinates the purchasing of parts, equipment, supplies, and services to support dealership and corporate operations.
• Prepares summaries that monitor supplier key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, quality performance, and cost variance.
• Continuously improves analytics workflows to increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and drive cost savings across procurement operations.
• Identifies opportunities to streamline procurement processes and contribute to continuous

Benefits

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security.
• Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development.
• All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees