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LKQ Corporation · 1 day ago

Procurement Specialist / Carbuyer

1142 Durham, NC - Self Service

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join their team as Procurement Specialists. This role involves a variety of procurement and vendor-related duties to support the Procurement team, including maintaining vendor data, reconciling purchase orders, and facilitating communication with vendors.

AutomotiveManufacturingRecycling

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelData entryVendor managementMulti-taskingCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

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

Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements). Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%)