Purchaser

Velocity is the nation’s leading and largest builder of classic American vehicles, redefining what it means to own a classic. Our vehicles aren’t just restored—they’re entirely reborn. We blend the timeless soul and aesthetics of vintage cars with the performance, technology, and reliability of modern automobiles. By shifting away from traditional one‑off restorations with their many uncertainties, we have set a new standard—delivering meticulously crafted, high‑performance classics with enhanced reliability and drivability.

The Buyer / Planner is responsible for ensuring material availability to support production while managing supplier performance, lead times, and risk. This role integrates demand planning and purchasing execution to drive supply continuity, reduce shortages, and improve supplier accountability. The Buyer / Planner owns Tier 1 suppliers and high‑impact materials, serving as the primary point of contact between Velocity, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

This role requires judgment, urgency, and strong cross‑functional communication.

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Reports To: Director of Supply Chain

• Translate production schedules and demand signals into actionable supply plans
• Analyze MRP outputs and adjust based on real supplier constraints
• Identify potential shortages and proactively mitigate risk
• Maintain accurate lead times and planning parameters

• Serve as primary owner for assigned strategic suppliers
• Confirm pricing, lead times, and order commitments
• Drive accountability for on‑time delivery and quality
• Escalate and resolve performance issues

• Issue and manage purchase orders for assigned materials
• Monitor open orders and ensure delivery alignment with build schedules
• Expedite, de‑expedite, and reschedule as necessary
• Maintain ERP data integrity related to purchasing

• Respond to late deliveries, shortages, and quality concerns
• Balance cost, service, and operational impact in decision‑making
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and finance to resolve supply issues
• Participate in supplier reviews and corrective action follow‑up

• Improve planning assumptions and supplier performance
• Reduce expedites and emergency buys
• Support process improvement initiatives in purchasing and material planning
• Contribute to vendor scorecard and Q  preparation

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems, purchasing software, and ERP systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify cost‑saving opportunities.

• 3–7 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain operations
• Experience managing suppliers and negotiating delivery commitments
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Ability to lift and carry heavy items, typically ranging from 25 to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and moving throughout the warehouse, often on hard surfaces.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, or squatting to retrieve or place items.
• Regularly reaching overhead to access inventory on high shelves.
• Climbing ladders or step stools to handle inventory stored at height.
• Pushing and pulling carts, pallet jacks, or other materials‑handling equipment.
• Adhering to safety protocols for all equipment operation, including proper inspection and maintenance before use.
• Handling and manipulating objects, including packaging and labeling, requiring fine motor skills.
• Performing repetitive motions, such as scanning items, assembling packages, or operating machinery.
• Working in environments with varying temperatures, such as unheated or non‑air‑conditioned warehouses.
• Exposure to dust, noise, and occasionally strong odors from materials or…