Parts Purchasing Specialist

Hertz•Estero, FL

2d•$50,000•Remote

About The Position

This position will bulk purchase parts for vehicles which have long term waitlists or where the vehicle is down waiting for part(s) and the local teams have not been able to procure directly from a dealer. Spending time looking for these parts and facilitating the delivery of said parts to reducing out of service time and getting problem vehicles back on the road as quickly as possible. The salary for this position is $50,000/yr This is a remote opportunity unless within 25 miles of Estero or Atlanta locations.

Requirements

2 years’ experience in overseeing automotive parts inventory and parts ordering processes.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and locations
Flexible and adaptable; ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Results driven, ability to make decisions and help solve problems
Ability to build and lead a diverse, high-performing, results-oriented, and highly-engaged team.
Ability to drive process and organizational change.
Ability to motivate teams and keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work under minimal supervision with a goal-oriented mindset.
Ability to see the big picture and leverage critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and prioritization skills.
Courageous leadership and accountability.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years in dealership parts department preferred.
General understanding of automotive maintenance practices (preventative and warranty preferred).
Previous automotive part ordering experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Work with local field maintenance managers and review standard reporting to identify and assist teams on purchasing parts.
Track throughput and parts availability across the country
Ensuring that parts are utilized as effectively as possible if available in one market but not in another.
Create and receive purchase orders related to the parts process.
Utilize all methods to help procure difficult to find or back-ordered parts, including parts web sites, Amazon, eBay, and dealer network searches.
Collaborates with maintenance management staff and Warranty department on escalation with OEMs if required.
Monitor and support parts and inventory management process.