Buyer

Genuine Parts Company; Cedarcrest (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Buyer who, under close supervision, will prepare purchase orders, analyze quotations, and arrange timely deliveries of assigned items, supplies, materials and services. You will plan assortments, negotiate with suppliers, review inventory parameters, and maintain strong supplier relationships to support the purchasing function across the company.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and efficiency in managing supplier communications and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong math skills.
• Team player with self-motivation.
• Excellent time management.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Knowledge of industrial supplies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procure products from predefined suppliers.
• Review inventory recommendations and fill customer orders.
• Review inventory parameters and adjust as needed.
• Update stock requirements and vendor returns.
• Stay informed on pricing, quotes and promotions for assigned lines.
• Resolve shipping discrepancies and invoice mismatches.
• Maintain strong supplier and manufacturer relationships.
• Provide support to the purchasing department and related units.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Personable, well organized, detail‑or‑

Strong math skills

Team player, self-motivated

Time management

Computer skills

Knowledge of industrial supplies

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY

Under close supervision, the Buyer prepares purchase orders, analyzes quotations needed, and arranges timely deliveries of assigned items, supplies, materials and/or services. This position plans assortments, negotiates with suppliers, and works collaboratively with different teams across the company.

JOB DUTIES

• Procures products from a predefined list of suppliers.
• Reviews inventory recommendations as well as product needed to fill customer orders.
• Reviews inventory parameters regularly and makes appropriate changes.
• Updates committed stock requirements, requests new items be set-up, reviews overstock and makes vendor returns.
• Keeps up-to-date with the manufacturers they are assigned to be aware of current pricing, quotes, new products, promotions, etc.
• Resolves shipping discrepancies and invoice mismatches as required.
• Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with all suppliers and the manufacturer reps of assigned lines.
• Provides global services in support of the purchasing department as a whole, business unit (department) and branch as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a high school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Personable, well organized, detail-oriented and thorough.
• Strong math skills.
• Ability to function well within a team and yet be self-motivated required.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fast and accurate computer related skills.
• Knowledge of industrial supplies is a plus.

COMPENSATION

$61,931 - 80,498

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.