Car Buyer

LKQ Corporation

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

College coursework preferred
Automotive background preferred

Responsibilities

Update and maintain product/vendor data in internal systems
Review vendor-provided order acknowledgments for accuracy
Ensure timely receipt of material
Monitor and follow up on vendor back-orders, shipments, and tracking of source products
Facilitate communication with vendors to provide PO numbers
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
Interact with Accounting, ensuring suppliers follow proper invoicing procedures
Organize and schedule meetings
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