Used Car Buyer

Used Car Buyer Location Fayetteville, GA :

As a part of our continued growth, LKQ is seeking a Car Buyer to join our team! You will be responsible for managing the inbound flow of products to support the company's sales objectives. To excel in this position, you must be able to multitask, communicate well with others, and be very organized in tasks. The ideal candidate needs to be very goal-orientated and willing to work at a very fast pace while maintaining the quality and accuracy outlined in the job expectations. If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic individuals, you'll enjoy a career with us! Essential Job Duties (Up to 10 statements summarizing major duties weight each item at 10%)

• Maintain purchase manifest and supplier accounts.
• Determines and plans daily route and vendor visits.
• Delivers payment to the vendor.
• Identify potential new customers and establish relationships.
• Awareness of company inventory and supply needs.
• Maintain a network of customers to sustain continuity and consistency in quality and volume buys.
• Maintain a direct line of communication with leadership and peers regarding the competitive situation, market conditions, and scheduling.
• May work with leadership to negotiate pricing and purchase terms.
• May be responsible for processing orders, and managing relationships.
• May inspect the product for proof of ownership and attach-title or CD to an agreement.
• May load goods onto the truck or coordinate goods for shipment/transport, verify manifest, and validate accuracy paperwork.
• May organize delivery or delivery of products and unloading of goods.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities (Direct or Indirect):

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1+ years related car, procurement, yard, or warehouse experience.
• Ability to judge the resalable of products purchased.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass an MVR and Drug Test.
• If driving 10,001+ GVWR, must have medical certification.
• Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forklift experience.
• College coursework.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of replacement parts for the aftermarket collision repair industry.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common

fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.

• Frequent use of electronic mail, word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, graphics, etc.
• Frequently communicates complex information and interacts with management. Can present, resolve, and

address delicate situations. Can motivate and persuade others.

• Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions

and procedures.

• Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines for how to complete work activities;

works closely with a supervisor/manager who provides broad guidance and overall direction.

• Prioritize assigned and routine tasks. Handle appropriately

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull,

squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. On occasions, an employee may be

asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work

in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels

Benefits:

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