Buyer III

Fleetpride; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FleetPride, the nation’s largest distributor of heavy duty parts, seeks a Buyer Level III to lead procurement for assigned vendor lines and drive program improvements. You will manage vendor performance, optimize ordering requirements, and collaborate with internal teams to meet unit objectives.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in purchasing, CPIM/ CPM preferred, and experience with JDA Demand/Fulfillment or BI reporting. This role is based in Irving, TX and requires strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years experience in purchasing, materials and supply chain management.
• CPIM or CPM preferred.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Experience with JDA Demand/Fulfillment is a plus.
• Experience in SQL, Database, or BI reporting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and execute purchase orders for inventory procurement.
• Manage vendor programs by tracking minimums, ordering days, and item requirements.
• Own vendor programs and drive improvement; address negative procurement impacts.
• Lead escalation for at-risk SKUs and develop solutions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to resolve performance issues.
• Develop ideas to improve procurement process efficiency.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Leadership

Problem solving

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

JDA Demand/Fulfillment

BI reporting

SQL

Job description

FleetPride is the largest after-market distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts in the U.S. with some of the best and brightest people in the business! Partner with the best in the heavy-duty industry and.

The Buyer Level III supports the purchasing department through the effective procurement of inventory items from domestic and global sources. This individual will take leadership of assigned vendor programs to drive improvement and ensure achievement of company goals. This role has greater responsibility and accountability than a Buyer, and may include people management responsibility.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and execute purchase orders for the procurement of inventory for assigned vendor lines Manage vendor programs by tracking vendor minimums, ordering days, and item ordering requirements and addressing when they negatively impact procurement Own the vendor program and drive improvement Root cause issue and develop solutions Manage the at-risk SKU process, including escalation and direct intervention Perform a variety of general tactical duties as required to support purchasing activities Work with internal personnel as well as vendor to resolve vendor performance issues Working with management, optimizes procurement and procurement-related resources to support achievement of each unit’s overall objectives and Total Customer Satisfaction Develop ideas to improve efficiency of procurement process (technical, resources, work flow, etc)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

7+ years experience in purchasing, materials and supply chain management. CPIM or CPM preferred. Experience in leading and mentoring teams. Proven track record of achieving company goals. Ability to work with little or no supervision. Must possess a drive to be a problem solver Experience with JDA Demand/Fulfillment is a plus Experience in SQL, Database, or BI reporting a plus

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are communicating; taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Communicating: Conveying information to others in an effective manner.

Judgment & Decision making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Time management: Managing one’s time productively and efficiently.

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Service orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Oral Expression : The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Oral Comprehension: The ability to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Written Comprehension: The ability to understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The performance of this position may require exposure to the warehouse areas where certain areas may require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes and safety glasses. The primary environment is characterized by ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds (files, computer printouts on occasion)

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

LOCATION

Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation’s largest distributor of heavy duty parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket.

FleetPride’s sophisticated network of over 450 locations, more than 110 service centers, and six distribution centers ensures customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them.

We also offer heavy duty expertise with some of the best and brightest people in the industry.

FleetPride offers career opportunities for self-motivated professionals and now boasts more than 5,500 experts who are empowered and driven to create tailored solutions and solve problems for each customer’s unique needs.