CarMax · 5 days ago
Assistant Purchasing Manager-7282
NC - Raleigh - Capital Boulevard
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelCarMax is a leading auto superstore, and they are seeking an Assistant Purchasing Manager to support store-based merchandising and oversee vehicle assessments and inventory management. The role involves leading a team, managing auctions, and ensuring exceptional customer service while driving store performance.
AutomotiveMarketplaceOnline Portals
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team, including Buyer’s Assistants and Vehicle Condition Assessors. Attracts and retains a high performing team through training and development. Schedules and staffs business operations and initiatives accordingly
Lead the on-site CarMax Auction team and ensure consistent execution of the Auction to support profitability
Develop Associates through timely and effective feedback, to include individual meetings, file reviews, performance management, and the Annual Performance Review (APR) process
Ensure positive Associate engagement and resolve Associate concerns by providing timely, specific, candid, and respectful feedback to Associates both within the Merchandising Department and throughout the store location(s)
Drive team and store(s) performance through effective action plan development and execution with a focus on the company mission and the Merchandising Department’s goals (such as appraisal lane, offsite auctions, wholesale, and inventory management)
Facilitate training modules (including skill assessments of attendees)
Assess talent while interviewing, mentoring, and participating in Individual Development Plans
Support and champion the execution and sustainment of new store procedures, processes and technology platforms
Deliver exceptional customer service and work with other departments to create Iconic Customer experiences
Serve as primary Merchandising partner for store Senior Manager team
Utilize technology to effectively collaborate with peers at other locations
Perform the responsibilities and duties of the Purchasing Manager in his/her absence, as it relates to store Management
Evaluate and negotiate current market prices, understand, research, and assess vehicle damage and subsequent costs involved with the damage, and make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company through customer appraisals, offsite auctions or online venues
Leverage reporting and functional expertise to effectively manage retail and wholesale margins
Qualification
Required
Lead and manage a team of Associates effectively, including setting expectations, providing feedback to support their development, managing conflict, and delegating to support the team's goals
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in making important business decisions within strict timeframes and retain crucial information regarding the retail and wholesale vehicle market
Show strong interpersonal skills to aide in building effective relationships throughout the department, store(s), and community
Demonstrate critical thinking skills while analyzing high-level Merchandising and store reports
Multi-task in a high-energy, fast-paced work environment. Demonstrate adaptability in stressful situations
Demonstrate strong teamwork, supporting the store, zone and merchandising department to drive an iconic customer experience
Position requires a valid Driver's License
Successful completion of the Management Development Program (MDP) and Merchandising Manager Functional Assessments
Previous Senior Buyer or Buyer experience is required
Company
CarMax
CarMax provides an online platform for searching new and used cars, researching models, and comparing vehicles.
Founded in 1993
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$98.19M2021-06-08Post Ipo Equity· $98.19M
1997-01-05IPO
Leadership Team
T
Tom Reedy
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Charles Joseph Wilson
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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