Strategic Automotive Commodity Buyer

Holley Performance; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Professional development opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts

Job summary

Holley Performance is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Commodity Buyer in New Braunfels, TX to lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for automotive aftermarket commodities. This role shapes long-term supply strategy, optimizes total cost of ownership, and builds a stable supplier base for Holley’s performance product portfolio.

You will own cost modeling, supplier selection, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred).
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Supplier management

Cost modeling

Market analysis

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Sourcing tools

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

APICS/ISM certifications (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Holley Performance is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Commodity Buyer in New Braunfels, TX to lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for automotive aftermarket commodities. This role shapes long-term supply strategy, optimizes total cost of ownership, and builds a stable supplier base for Holley’s performance product portfolio.

You will own cost modeling, supplier selection, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain