Procurement Specialist

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Responsible for a variety of procurement and vendor-related duties to support the Procurement team.
Essential Job Duties

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Not responsible for supervising employees.

Basic Qualifications

Education & Experience (Level of education AND years of experience are required):

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Include qualifications that are desired but optional) :

• College coursework preferred.
• Automotive background preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (Includes needed certifications, systems knowledge, job skills, characteristics, competencies, etc.):

• 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.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment (i.e. lifting demands, travel requirements, etc.):

• 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%)

Benefits:

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

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