Procurement Specialist

LKQ•Topeka, KS

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.

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

Visually inspect damaged or totaled vehicles, either on-site or through photographs.
Make assessments of the re-use ability of various parts based on condition.
Predict unseen damage by analyzing impact direction and angle.
Use bidding software to accurately estimate the total value of marketable parts from each individual vehicle.
Use an internet based VIN decoder to research specific part details or trim package variances.
Increase or discount the dollar value of certain parts using established bidding rules and usage parameters.
Make judgments based on supply and demand analysis.
Field phone calls from private parties wishing to sell their personal vehicle for salvage and make an estimate of the value, based on descriptions over the phone and/or photos sent by e-mail.
Use company software to generate quote reference numbers detailing bid specifics and information.
Research part prices.
Participate in live online auctions, often multiple auctions simultaneously using mid sheets listing the maximum dollar amount to be bid for each vehicle.
Assume other duties as assigned.