Buyer

Motion Industries (MOT); Cedarcrest (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries is seeking a Buyer to procure products, review inventory levels, and coordinate timely deliveries. Under supervision, you’ll work with suppliers and internal teams to optimize stock and pricing.

You will analyze quotations, update committed stock, manage vendor relationships, and resolve shipping discrepancies. A high school diploma is typically required, with strong math, organization, and teamwork skills preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and stay self-motivated.
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask.
• Fast and accurate computer skills are essential.
• Knowledge of industrial supplies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Procures products from predefined suppliers.
• Reviews inventory recommendations and product needs for orders.
• Monitors inventory parameters and updates stock commitments.
• Requests new items setup and handles overstock and vendor returns.
• Maintains pricing knowledge with manufacturers and reps.
• Resolves shipping discrepancies and invoice mismatches.
• Develops strong supplier relationships and supports cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Computer literacy

Industrial supplies knowledge

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 - 80,498COMPANY INFORMATION:Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!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.