Truck Parts Purchaser

Cemstone; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemstone is seeking a Purchasing Agent – Truck/Automotive Parts in South Saint Paul, MN. The role focuses on directing truck/auto parts purchases, managing inventory, and negotiating supplier terms to optimize costs.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of purchasing experience in heavy equipment or trucks, and strong English communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site position within the Fleet/Mechanic department.

Qualifications

• High School degree required.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience purchasing truck/automotive parts.
• Background in heavy equipment repair or knowledge of heavy trucks/trailers operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct the purchase of truck/automotive part stock and non-stock inventory for multiple locations.
• Administer the inventory control and re-buying functions.
• Negotiate prices and make purchases of quantity items for best price, discounts, terms, and timely delivery.
• Order parts or supplies needed for daily repair of equipment at many locations.
• Expedite stock orders and direct special orders and drop shipped items.
• Supervise cycle counting or other inventory methods and train staff for inventory entry.
• Review supplier invoices and resolve pricing issues with suppliers.
• Maintain reports and records with proper entry of purchases, transfers, and price changes in the purchasing system.
• Oversee processing of all returned goods, parts/cores.
• Coordinate with Fleet Administrator and accounts payable on billing/pricing issues.

Skills

Purchasing experience

English proficiency

Education

High School degree

Job description

Location: South Saint Paul, MN
Posistion Type: Full-Time
Compensation Grade: Hourly Grade
Department: Fleet/Mechanic
Category: Field

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The basic responsibilities of the Purchasing Agent – Truck/Automotive Parts includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Direct the purchase of truck/automotive part stock and non-stock inventory for multiple locations.
• Administer the inventory control and re-buying functions.
• Follow the company’s general purchasing policy; establish inventory levels per location and maintain a good relationship with suppliers and vendor representatives.
• Negotiate prices and makes purchases of quantity items in relation to the best purchase price, discounts, terms and timely delivery.
• Order parts or supplies needed for the daily repair of equipment at many locations.
• Expedite stock orders and direct special orders and drop shipped items.
• Supervise the taking of inventory by cycle counting or other methods; select and train employees to assist in the taking of inventory and entry into the computer system.
• Review supplier invoices, adjust and solve problems with suppliers.
• Maintain required reports and records on file with proper entry of purchases, transfers, price changes into computer purchasing program.
• Oversee the processing of all returned goods, parts / cores.
• Work with fleet personnel on directing site mechanics and equipment and shop repairs home facility.
• Advise management of vendor promotions, specials, new products, and policy changes for cost savings and effective control of inventory.
• Work directly with the Fleet Administrator and accounts payable group in regard to billing or pricing issues.

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience Requirements

• High School degree
• Five to seven years of progressive experience purchasing truck/automotive parts or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have background in heavy equipment repair, or direct knowledge of heavy trucks/trailers operating systems.

Language Skills

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with customers, vendors and inter company personnel.