Location: Wayne Auto Salvage 

 1100 S. George St., Goldsboro, NC 27530

Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm

The general purpose of an auto salvage buyer position is to acquire salvage vehicles for the salvage yard through online auctions and occasional individual purchases. The buyer will research available auctions, analyze the vehicles for potential resale, and place bids within the assigned budget for the company. The buyer will also maintain accurate records of all purchases, including vehicle information, purchase price, and fees. The goal of the position is to acquire vehicles that can be sold for a profit while remaining within the company's financial guidelines. 

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions 

Engage in Buying Practices 

• Purchase salvage vehicles at the lowest possible cost while ensuring that they meet the company's quality standards. 
• Participate in online auctions and place competitive bids on salvage vehicles by evaluating the condition of the vehicles and determining their potential value for parts. 
• Negotiate and purchase salvage vehicles from private sellers. 
• Consistently identify, evaluate, and purchase salvage vehicles at competitive prices. 
• Maintain a consistent supply of quality salvage vehicles for the salvage yard while adhering to budgetary constraints. 
• Arrange for transportation of purchased vehicles to the salvage yard. 
• Monitor market trends and adjust purchasing strategies accordingly. 
• Identifies and works to resolve issues. 

Administrative 

• Maintain accurate records of all purchased vehicles, including acquisition costs, transportation expenses, and potential resale value. Research and identify potential sources for salvage vehicles, such as online auctions, local dealerships, and private sellers. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Participates in opportunities for continuous improvement including process standardizations.   
• Learn from other more senior team members to make greater contributions. 

Awareness and Delivery on KPIs 

• Deliver contributions to cost savings, delivery accuracy, supplier compliance, and cycle time and quality standards. 

Data Governance 

• Demonstrate an understanding of Aesop’s tools and technology used to perform daily tasks. 
• Follow established bidding procedures and guidelines when participating in auctions and purchasing vehicles from individuals.

Provide Industry Leading Customer Service  

• Promote customer service within the Purchasing department for both internal and external customers. 
• Maintain good relationships with auctioneers, brokers, and other industry stakeholders to ensure access to the best salvage vehicles. 
• Support internal and external purchasing initiatives for buying-related activities. 
• Interact cross-functionally with Sales, Site Managers, and other departments. 
• Responsible for building and maintaining relationships with the region, hub, and other region team members. 

Perform Other Duties as Assigned and Assist with Special Projects as Needed 

• Support ad hoc projects, as needed by regional and hub purchasing leadership. 

• Minimum one (1) year of directly related purchasing experience with demonstrated knowledge of various makes and models of vehicles, including their features, mechanical systems, and potential salvage value. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required with a commitment to act with an elevated level of professionalism during all transactions both internally and externally. 
• Proficiency with reporting tools, IMS systems, Microsoft Office suite, online search engines, and other software and cloud-based evaluation tools. 
• Demonstrated desire to grow in the field of purchasing and learning under the guidance of more senior tea members. 
• Must demonstrate good attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. 
• Ability to work independently and learn to make quick informed decisions. 
• Must be able to work collaboratively across functions outside of Purchasing. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

The physical demands described herein 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, standing and or sitting for extended periods. 
• Occasionally move about inside of a home or onsite office.  
• Ability to use both hands regularly with enough dexterity and repeating motions that include hands wrists and or fingers.  
• Occasionally lift, move, and carry objects and materials up to 10 lbs. 
• Communicating with others to exchange information. 
• Business Hours – 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday. 
• Ability to work across time tines to meet business goals.  

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance
• Health savings plans
• Life insurance
• 401k matching
• PTO
• Holiday pay