Wheel Core Buyer
Company: TERREPOWER - Collision Business Line
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Wheel Core Buyer – Full Time
About the Position: As a Wheel Core Buyer, you will be responsible
for actively sourcing and purchasing automotive wheel cores from
individual vendors, shops, recyclers, and suppliers across a
designated region. This is a field-based, sales-centric role that
requires daily travel, in-person vendor visits, price negotiation,
and deal execution. This position is not administrative in nature.
The role functions as a road-runner buyer, focused on building
relationships, negotiating purchases, and securing wheel cores to
support remanufacturing operations within the Collision Business
Unit. The ideal candidate is comfortable being on the road daily,
has strong sales instincts, and thrives in face-to-face
negotiations. What You’ll Be Doing: Travel daily within your
assigned region toidentify, source, andpurchaseautomotive wheel
cores from vendors, recyclers, body shops, and other suppliers.
Conduct in-person negotiations, pricing discussions, and deal
closings with vendors. Build andmaintainstrong vendor relationships
to ensure a consistent pipeline of wheel cores. Secure competitive
pricing whilemaintainingquality standards and supply continuity.
Coordinate payment andlogistics, including scheduling pickups or
deliveries to remanufacturing locations. Actively prospect new
vendors through market research, cold outreach, and on-site visits.
Represent the company professionally as the primary point of
contact for regional wheel core buying. Maintainaccuraterecords of
purchases, pricing, vendor interactions, and deliveries. Monitor
regional market trends, pricing fluctuations, and competitor
activity. Partner with internal procurement,logistics, and
remanufacturing teams to alignpurchasingwith operational needs.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to availability, quality,
delivery timing, or vendor concerns. Supportadditionalregions or
buying needs as business demands require. Skills and Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience inautomotive repair,sales,
procurement, or core/material buying, preferably
automotive-related. High School Diploma/GED Required Demonstrated
success in face-to-face sales orpurchasingnegotiations. Familiarity
with automotive cores, specifically wheels/rims (remanufacturing
experiencea plus). Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to
build rapport quickly. Comfortable working independently and
managing a travel-heavy schedule Strong organizational skills to
manage multiple vendor relationships and transactions. Proficient
in Microsoft Office and basic purchasing or CRM tools. Pay and
Benefits Competitive pay Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid
Time Off Paid Company Holidays 401K About Us All Star Auto Parts
was acquired by TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) in August 2024
and is now the Collision Business Unit. We specialize in
remanufacturing auto lights and wheels and supplying high-quality
aftermarket products in the collision and repair industry. We offer
opportunities for career growth, competitive pay, benefits within
the first 30 days, paid time off, paid company holidays, paid
training, and 401(k) with up to 5% match. For over 35 years,
TERREPOWER (formerly BBB Industries) has been a leader in
sustainable manufacturing. Founded in 1987 in Daphne, Alabama by
the Bigler family, TERREPOWER began as a small regional
remanufacturer of starters and alternators. Our commitment to
quality and innovation quickly earned us a reputation as a trusted
name in the automotive industry. Today, TERREPOWER has expanded its
footprint into over 90 countries and sustainably manufactures and
supplies parts such as alternators, starters, EV batteries, solar
solutions, auto lights and wheels, and more. TERREPOWER has
expanded its footprint to over 90 countries. As we move forward
under the TERREPOWER name, we remain committed to the same values
that have always defined us: entrepreneurship, teamwork,
customer-centered, sustainability, safety. Why Join Us? When you
join our team, you become part of a company that is redefining how
essential products are made, reused and repurposed to reduce waste
and maximize resources. Here’s what sets us apart: Purpose-Driven
Work – Every day, your work will contribute to extending the useful
life of essential products, keeping vehicles on the road and
critical systems running. Innovative Mindset – We encourage
creative problem-solving and bold ideas to push the boundaries of
what is possible. Global Reach, Local Impact – With operations in
North America and Europe, we have a global presence but remain
deeply connected to the communities we serve. Growth & Development
– Whetheryou’reon the production floor, inengineering, or part of
our corporate team, we invest in your success through training,
mentorship, and career advancement opportunities. A Culture of
Collaboration – Rooted in teamwork and shared values, our employees
work together to tackle challenges and drive meaningful change.
TERREPOWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. We
welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, veteran status,
religion, national origin, genetic information, disability
unrelated to the ability to perform a job, sexual orientation, or
transgender status to the extent protected by law. We believe that
diversity drives innovation and success.
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