Outside Vehicle Buyer

Description

• Maintain purchase manifest and supplier accounts.
• Determine and plan daily routes and vendor visits.
• Deliver payment to vendor.
• Identify potential new customers and establish relationships.
• Maintain awareness of company inventory and supply needs.
• Maintain a network of customers to ensure continuity and consistency in quality and volume of buys.
• Maintain direct communication with leadership and peers regarding competitive situation, market conditions and scheduling.
• Work with leadership to negotiate pricing and purchase terms.
• Process orders and manage relationships.
• Inspect product for proof of ownership and attach title or CD to agreement.
• Organize delivery or unloading of goods.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one (1) year of related experience.
• Valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record.
• Pass a drug test and a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
• Must have a good driving record and pass a drug screen.

• Prior experience determining the resolvability of products purchased.
• College coursework.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications. Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into documents and spreadsheets to support business objectives.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to train others in functional areas, interact with colleagues, and make presentations to department or middle management.
• Handle routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures.
• Make decisions that affect own job or assigned functional area. Set personal goals and determine how to achieve results with limited guidelines.
• Manage multiple tasks or projects with moderate complexity.

• Work is primarily sedentary: able to sit for extended periods and use computer, keyboard, and mouse frequently.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays, depending on position requirements.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsible for the procurement of repairable/resalable goods (cars, wheels, lights, core products).