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Inside Car Buyer
full-timeUnited States

Summary

Location

United States

Type

full-time

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About this role

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!

Responsible for a variety of procurement and vendor-related duties to support the Procurement team.

Essential Job Duties

  • Update and maintain product/vendor data in internal systems with expected dates, notes, and appropriate work order status to properly notify involved parties of material availability.
  • Review vendor-provided order acknowledgments for accuracy of information including complete description of items, delivery lead time, material quantities, expected pricing, etc. Ensure timely receipt of material by the due date. Monitor and follow up on vendor back-orders, shipments, and tracking of source products.
  • Facilitate communication with vendors to provide PO numbers to confirm order placements.
  • Maintain vendor scorecard to accurately represent customer satisfaction rating.
  • Reconcile purchase orders and invoices.
  • Interface with Procurement team members and other associated departments. Work with branch locations including ongoing acquisition orders to ensure company goals are met concerning the company’s receiving and put-away goals. Interact with Accounting, ensuring suppliers follow proper invoicing procedures.
  • Organize and schedule meetings to assist in the efficiency of procurement operations.
  • Assist in preparing and auditing RFPs (Requests for Proposals).
  • Generate reports to include, but not limited to, Supplier Performance, Spending by Commodity, and Cost Savings.
  • May manage general services, including purchasing of office supplies, mail distribution, office equipment maintenance, and repair, facility related issues.
  • Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Not responsible for supervising employees.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience (Level of education AND years of experience are required):

  • High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent required.
  • 1+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Include qualifications that are desired but optional):

  • College coursework preferred.
  • Automotive background preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (Includes needed certifications, systems knowledge, job skills, characteristics, competencies, etc.):

  • Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word & Excel.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into documents, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations to support business objectives.
  • Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records. May explain and offer guidance on routine procedures.
  • Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
  • Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
  • Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
  • Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment (i.e. lifting demands, travel requirements, etc.):

  • Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements). Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%)

Benefits:

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Fertility Coverage
  • 401k with Generous Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • PNC Daily Pay Option

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

Other facts

Tech stack
Microsoft Word,Microsoft Excel,Data Entry,Procurement,Vendor Management,Communication,Problem Solving,Report Generation,Office Supplies Management,Meeting Organization,Purchase Order Reconciliation,Invoice Management,Customer Satisfaction,Material Availability,Automotive Knowledge,Basic Math Skills

About LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), a Fortune 500 company, is North America’s largest provider of alternative collision auto parts, and a leading provider of recycled and remanufactured mechanical parts including engines and transmissions, all in connection with the repair of automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ is also a leading distributor and marketer of specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories in North America. LKQ is the largest distributor of mechanical and collision alternative parts in the United Kingdom, and the largest distributor of mechanical parts in the Netherlands. LKQ also has operations in Taiwan, Belgium and France. LKQ operates more than 570 facilities, offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment, and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, recreational and performance vehicles. In 2013, LKQ surpassed $5 billion in revenue.

Since its formation in 1998, LKQ has grown through internal development and over 170 acquisitions. Today, LKQ is the only supplier of alternative parts for the automotive collision and mechanical repair industry with a network and presence serving most major markets in the U.S. and Canada. LKQ is also a leading supplier of automotive aftermarket products in the U.K. and the Netherlands.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Automotive
Founding Year: 1998

What you'll do

  • The Inside Car Buyer is responsible for procurement and vendor-related duties, including maintaining product/vendor data and ensuring timely material receipt. The role also involves monitoring vendor back-orders and facilitating communication with vendors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Inside Car Buyer do at LKQ Corporation?

As a Inside Car Buyer at LKQ Corporation, you will: the Inside Car Buyer is responsible for procurement and vendor-related duties, including maintaining product/vendor data and ensuring timely material receipt. The role also involves monitoring vendor back-orders and facilitating communication with vendors..

Why join LKQ Corporation as a Inside Car Buyer?

LKQ Corporation is a leading Automotive company.

Is the Inside Car Buyer position at LKQ Corporation remote?

The Inside Car Buyer position at LKQ Corporation is based in United States, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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