Assistant Buyer

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Responsible for the procurement of repairable / resalable goods (cars, wheels, lights, core products). This position will help purchase vehicles from auctions and check for any and all damages while ensuring that the purchased vehicle has all parts present. Delivers checks for vehicles purchased. Shift : M-F 8am to 5pm. Position is NOT remote, located in Tulsa, OK.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain purchase manifest and supplier accounts.
• Determines and plans daily route and vendor visits.
• Delivers payment to 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 direct line of communications with leadership and peers regarding competitive situation, market conditions and scheduling.
• May work with leadership to negotiate pricing and purchase terms.
• May be responsible for processing orders, managing relationships.
• May inspect product for proof of ownership and attach title or CD to agreement. May load goods onto truck or coordinate goods for shipment / transport, verify manifest, and validate accuracy paperwork.
• May organize delivery or delivery of product and unloading of goods.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

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Benefits :

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.