Outside Car Buyer

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!

Responsible for the procurement of repairable / resalable goods (cars, wheels, lights, core products).

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.

Be responsible for managing relationships.

Establish proof of ownership with title or CD.

Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

High School Diploma / GED.

1+ years of related experience required.

Must have a valid drivers license and pass an MVR and Drug Test.

Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.

Preferred Requirements

Prior experience determining the resolvability of products purchased.

College coursework.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents.

Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.

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

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

Benefits :

Health / Dental / Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Coverage

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay Option

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

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