Centralized Purchasing Coordinator

Overview: BUSY SHOPS * CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES * GREAT EARNINGS AND BENEFITS
Gerber Collision & Glass is looking for Centralized Purchasing Coordinator to join our winning team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the leader in collision repair and take your career to the next level. We're looking for someone to work with our vendors to order necessary replacement parts, ensure timely delivery and distribution of parts, and maintain accurate accounting records for the parts department.
CONTROL YOUR FUTUREOur greatest asset is our team members – we invest in them and promote from within. Our unique, proven WOW Operating Way improves productivity, reduces stress and provides team members a more consistent paycheck.

• Stable upwardly mobile employment with a growing company
• Winning culture and excellent work environment
• Great earning potential
• Forward thinking, up to date with equipment and technology

BENEFITS THAT DRIVE YOUR SUCCESSGerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

• Competitive Pay Plans
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Continuing Education Opportunities

Responsibilities:
The Purchasing Coordinator’s primary responsibility and accountability is to source the most cost effective and best quality parts for every repair order that they are tasked to order parts for. The Purchasing Coordinator plays a pivotal role in the success of the business’ KPIs and performance metrics. The Purchasing Coordinator will use the vehicle’s repair plan phase and the insurance companies guidelines to determine the best part(s) to order. The Purchasing Coordinator will relay all part(s) delays and backorders to the repair center that the part was ordered for which will help the repair center keep the customer informed and up to date on the repair progress of their vehicle.Qualifications:

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  Role and Requirements
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    Remote parts ordering for multiple locations
  • Ordering electronically through management system(s)
  • Order all parts as indicated on repair orders unless otherwise specified
  • Provides positive energy when interacting with repair centers and vendors
  • Work with vendors to locate and order parts
  • Ensure most cost effective parts are purchased
  • Track all parts delays keeping all repair centers informed
  • Ensure every task sent during the work day is completed before leaving
  • Manage vendor agreements and contracts when applicable
  • Support all team members when required
  • Participate in required meetings with management to go over goals and position progress
  • Participate in monthly Health & Safety and staff meeting (if required)Work tools to be utilized:
    
    • Management Information Systems: CCC One, OpsTrax
    • Working Knowledge of: Google Sheets, Docs, Gmail
    
    Education and experience:
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      High School Diploma or equivalent
    • A minimum of 1 year previous experience in a collision repair environment or a
    similar role
    • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
    • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
    • Effectively manage a fast-paced environment, demonstrating multi-tasking ability while working under pressure
    • Working knowledge of vehicle repairs practices and vehicle parts
    • Customer service oriented and strong organizational skills
    • Ability to manage pressure, conflicting demands, and prioritize tasks while taking initiative in problem solving situations
    
    Required skills:
    • 
      Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
    • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
    • Effectively manage a fast-paced environment, demonstrating multi-tasking ability while working under pressure
    • Working knowledge of vehicle repairs practices
    • Customer Service Oriented and strong organizational skills
    • Ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands and prioritize tasks takes initiative in problem solving situations
    • Frequently required to bend, crouch, reach, handle tools and lift in excess of 50lbs of materials

We are a high-performance company, looking for a high-performance Auto Parts Coordinator. If you're hard working and quality minded, this is a great opportunity for you.
GERBER – OUR PEOPLE DRIVE US
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