Buyer

Vintage-Air-Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Stability & Growth

Job summary

Vintage Air in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Junior Buyer. You will support procurement, maintain supplier relationships, and help ensure the right parts are available to keep production moving. This on-site role offers weekly pay and a path to grow within a close-knit team.

You'll collaborate with engineering, accounting, and senior buyers, read contracts, and develop practical buying strategies to optimize inventory and costs while supporting our legendary performance climate control products.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement or inventory management and vendor negotiations.
• Ability to read and understand contract terms and conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in orders, invoices and reports.
• Proficient with MS Office and MRP systems (SAP or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Assisting in purchasing raw materials, components, and services for production
• Communicating with vendors to track orders, confirm delivery timelines, and resolve issues
• Supporting price negotiations and contract reviews alongside senior buyers
• Maintaining accurate records of purchase orders and vendor information
• Monitoring stock levels and helping forecast inventory needs
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams like Engineering, Accounting, and R&D

Skills

Attention to detail

Vendor relationships

Contract comprehension

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP or similar ERP/MRP

Job description

Location: San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | On-site | Weekly Pay
Industry: Automotive Performance Manufacturing

Are you detail-driven, organized, and ready to launch your career in supply chain and procurement? At Vintage Air, we're offering more than a job-we're offering a place to grow. As a Junior Buyer, you'll be part of a tight-knit, high-performing team that keeps our production lines moving and our legendary products on the road.

Since 1976, Vintage Air has led the way in performance climate control systems for hot rods, muscle cars, and classic vehicles. Our success comes from a commitment to quality, innovation, and a passion for what we do. Now we're looking for the next generation of talent to grow with us!

What You'll Do

As a Buyer, you'll help ensure that the right parts are in the right place at the right time- every time. You'll work closely with our vendors, production teams, and senior buyers to keep our supply chain running efficiently.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

Assisting in purchasing raw materials, components, and services for production

Communicating with vendors to track orders, confirm delivery timelines, and resolve issues

Supporting price negotiations and contract reviews alongside senior buyers

Maintaining accurate records of purchase orders and vendor information

Monitoring stock levels and helping forecast inventory needs

Collaborating with cross-functional teams like Engineering, Accounting, and R&D

What You Bring to the Table

We're looking for someone who’s curious, driven, and ready to grow into a key member of our procurement team.

Must-Haves:

2+ years of experience in a purchasing or similar role in procurement and inventory management and vendor negotiations, to include contract and cost negotiation and ability to read and understand contract terms and conditions

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing orders, invoices, and reports

Strong computer skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and MRP systems such as SAP or similar

• Possess a strong understanding of supply chain management theory

Excellent verbal and written communication and follow-up skills

• Ability to work well under pressure and proactively identify and exceed customer expectations - both internal and external

A proactive mindset—you don't just spot problems; you help solve them

Bonus Points:

Experience with MRP/ERP systems

Exposure to vendor negotiations, inventory control, or supply chain theory

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field

Please Note: Relocation not provided

Why You'll Love Working at Vintage Air

Weekly Pay - Get paid every Friday

Paid Time Off - Holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Stability & Growth - We’ve been leading the industry for nearly 50 years

Real Impact - Your work will directly support products loved by enthusiasts around the world

Team Culture - Supportive, experienced coworkers who want to see you succeed

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where you can build real skills and make a real difference, to join the Vintage Air team. Let's build something cool-together.

Vintage Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.