Automotive Parts Purchasing Specialist

Automotive Parts Purchasing Specialist

Cactus Jack's Auto | Fort Worth, Texas

$20.00-$30.00 per hour, based on experience | Full-time | On-site 

Cactus Jack's Auto is hiring 1-2 experienced automotive parts purchasing specialists for our Fort Worth vehicle reconditioning facility. You will source parts for multiple makes and models, work directly with technicians, and keep repairs moving through accurate purchasing and consistent vendor follow-up.

Minimum 3 years of relevant automotive parts, dealership, service department, or automotive purchasing experience required, including direct responsibility for sourcing and ordering automotive repair parts.

Schedule and benefits:

Shifts vary within Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM Some Saturdays are required. Overtime is available. 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance 
• Life insurance 
• 401(k) with company match 
• Paid time off (PTO) 

What you will do 

• Review repair needs with technicians and prioritize orders for vehicles waiting on parts. 
• Use VIN information and electronic parts catalogs to verify fitment, specifications, and quantities before purchasing.
• Source OEM, aftermarket, and recycled parts through dealerships, distributors, recyclers, and online suppliers. Compare quality, total delivered cost, warranty terms, and arrival dates.
• Negotiate pricing and delivery options, place accurate orders, and connect each purchase to the correct vehicle or repair order. 
• Review outstanding orders daily, confirm delivery dates, and find alternatives for back orders or delayed shipments. Keep the shop informed of problems and next steps.
• Check incoming parts for accuracy and condition, record receipts promptly, and organize complete orders for technicians. 
• Reconcile invoices and resolve returns, warranty claims, core charges, and outstanding vendor credits. 
• Keep parts records and storage areas organized and assist with inventory reconciliation. 

What you will bring 

• Strong automotive parts knowledge and confidence researching components across multiple makes and models. 
• Sound purchasing judgment and the ability to balance repair quality, cost, and turnaround time. 
• Ability to manage multiple open orders, communicate clearly with technicians and vendors, and take ownership of follow-up. 
• Comfort using supplier websites, electronic catalogs, spreadsheets, and shop management or purchasing systems. 
• Reliable attendance, accurate record keeping, and flexibility as shop priorities change. Experience as an automotive parts buyer, dealership parts counter specialist, or parts specialist in a busy repair or reconditioning operation is especially relevant. 

Apply

Submit your resume highlighting your automotive parts purchasing experience and the suppliers or ordering systems you have used. Include your earliest available start date. Qualified applicants are being considered for immediate interviews.