Senior Buyer

Amerit Fleet Solutions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerit Fleet Solutions is looking for a proactive Senior Buyer to enhance our centralized purchasing function. This role will ensure efficient procurement of automotive parts and equipment and requires strong negotiation skills and experience in high-volume environments. Full benefits, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary pay - paid weekly

Full benefits within 30 days

401(k) program

Unlimited PTO, holidays, and sick time

Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus

Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and supplier networks.
• Proven track record of improving PO turnaround time.

Responsibilities

• Drive purchase order turnaround time and manage vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with sourcing team for pricing updates and product availability.
• Analyze purchasing data and support catalog development efforts.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)

Microsoft Excel

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Amerit Fleet Solutions is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Buyer to support our centralized purchasing function and act as a key liaison for field operations nationwide. This role is instrumental in ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement of automotive parts, equipment, and supplies that keep our operations running efficiently.

The Senior Buyer will play a critical role in driving purchase order (PO) turnaround time, managing vendor relationships, and supporting field teams by resolving escalations and aligning sourcing with operational needs. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of centralized purchasing, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to navigate high-volume environments with urgency and accuracy.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary pay - paid weekly, every Friday
• Full benefits within 30 days
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, disability insurance
• 401(k) program
• Unlimited PTO, holidays, and sick time
• Commitment to your safety through boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Career and learning development with an extensive training program
• Employee referral program, up to $1,000 bonus
• ASE certification program with fee reimbursement and bonus
• Employee recognition platform that includes opportunities to redeem points for merchandise
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 24/7 nurse triage line
• Employee discounts on cell phone service and entertainment tickets
• Employee resource groups (ERGs) that foster inclusion
• Lead procurement activities within the centralized purchasing function, ensuring alignment with company contracts, supplier programs, and operational timelines.
• Serve as a responsive contact for field operations, supporting urgent sourcing needs and resolving escalations related to parts availability, pricing, or delivery.
• Maintain accountability for purchase order (PO) turnaround time, ensuring that requisitions are processed promptly to meet service expectations and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with Category Managers and the Sourcing team to support supplier transitions, pricing updates, and product availability.
• Partner with warehouse and inventory teams to ensure purchasing aligns with stocking strategies and usage trends.
• Identify opportunities to streamline purchasing workflows and reduce order cycle times.
• Maintain accurate PO records, manage open order follow-ups, and work closely with finance to resolve invoice exceptions.
• Support catalog development and cleanup efforts, including part number standardization and vendor consolidation.
• Monitor and analyze purchasing data to drive performance improvements and support reporting on key KPIs, including PO cycle time and supplier responsiveness.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, internal departments, and field leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement, ideally supporting distributed field operations in automotive or fleet services.
• Strong knowledge of automotive parts and supplier networks.
• Proven track record of managing high-volume purchasing and improving PO turnaround time.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable working across teams and resolving vendor or operational challenges in real time.
  
  
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear
• Frequent use of hands and fingers
• Ability to feel and reach with hands and arms
  
  
  

Are you ready to advance your career with Amerit Fleet Solutions? Apply Today!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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