Bilingual Parts Purchasing Specialist -CJ's

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Bilingual Parts Purchasing, & Inventory Specialist to support our automotive reconditioning and service operations. This role is responsible for sourcing and purchasing automotive parts, managing vendor relationships, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring technicians receive the correct parts quickly to support efficient shop production.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced automotive environment, understands automotive mechanical and reconditioning workflows, and can balance cost control, urgency, and quality while minimizing downtime for technicians and vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Parts Purchasing & Procurement

• Source and purchase automotive parts, tires, fluids, and shop supplies for reconditioning and service operations
• Identify cost-effective purchasing solutions while maintaining quality and turnaround expectations
• Negotiate pricing, credits, and warranty claims with vendors when applicable
• Track and follow up on all ordered parts to ensure timely delivery
• Coordinate special-order and hard-to-find parts procurement
• Maintain strong working relationships with OEM, aftermarket, and local vendors

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory counts and organization within the parts department and storage areas
• Monitor inventory levels and reorder high-use items proactively to prevent workflow interruptions
• Perform routine inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies
• Track cores, returns, warranty items, and defective parts
• Ensure all received parts are properly checked in, labeled, and staged for technicians

Operational Support

• Work closely with technicians, advisors, and management to prioritize parts needs based on production flow
• Ensure technicians receive the correct parts in a timely manner to support efficiency goals
• Research VIN-specific parts applications and verify fitment accuracy

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of automotive parts purchasing, procurement, or parts sales experience required within an automotive dealership, parts store, repair shop, or vehicle reconditioning center
• Strong understanding of automotive mechanical components, vehicle systems, and parts application/fitment
• Experience sourcing OEM and aftermarket automotive parts in a high-volume environment
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and vendor relationship management skills
• Experience with inventory management systems, dealership software, or shop management systems preferred
• Proficient with computers, email, spreadsheets, and inventory software
• Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing inventory controls, cycle counts, and procurement processes
• Experience reducing parts costs while maintaining production efficiency and turnaround times

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move parts and materials up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shop environment for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a warehouse and automotive shop setting