Job Description

The Procurement Specialist is responsible for supporting the Procurement team by handling a wide range of purchasing, sourcing, and vendor management activities. This role ensures that goods, materials, and services are obtained at the best value, delivered on time, and sourced from reliable suppliers. The Specialist coordinates with internal teams, maintains accurate procurement records, and contributes to the overall efficiency of procurement operations.

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