Purchasing Associate

Job Description

Continental Auto Parts was founded in 1997 to meet the demand for a full-service warehouse in the automotive parts industry. Located in Newark, NJ,OH, PA, and Upstate New York. Continental Auto Parts' new warehouse totals over500,000 square feet and serves as a model with one of the first fully functioning electronic order processing systems for the after-market automotive parts industry.

We carry a full line of automotive parts and accessories, and most items are in stock for immediate shipment. Whether you need headlights, sheet metal,mirrors, body panels, radiators, a/c condensers, inter-coolers, alloy wheels,oem recycled bumper covers, these parts are stocked for delivery or shipment when you need them.

We are a leading company in the auto parts distribution industry for over 25years.

We are actively looking for Purchasing Agents for our Newark, NJ location to join our team!

Number of Positions Available: 2

Reports to: Purchasing/IT Manager

Job Overview: Responsible for replenishment of parts from overseas vendors.

Job Duties:

* Prepares purchase orders by verifying specifications and price.
* Obtains recommendations from suppliers for substitute items.
* Gathers approval from requisitioning department.
* Verifies purchase requisitions by comparing items requested to master list; clarifying unclear items; recommending alternatives.
* Forwards available inventory items by verifying stock; scheduling delivery.
* Obtains purchased items by forwarding orders to suppliers; monitoring and expediting orders.

* Accept ISO 9001 core responsibilities and authorities, as applicable.

Job Responsibilities:
* In charge of stock orders from overseas vendors.
* Processing orders (Data Entry)
* Manage overseas vendors and maintain information in the system.
* Analyze data to support purchase strategy.
* Communicate/coordinate with other departments to promote efficiency and resolve issues.
* Perform any other duties assigned by superiors.
* Must have excel experience
* Manage shipping and trucking arrangements/schedules.
* Seek opportunities for revenue.
* Authorizes payment for purchases by forwarding receiving documentation.
* Keeps information accessible by sorting and filing documents.

Qualifications:
* Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft office.
* Familiarity of spreadsheets.
* Strong computer skills,
* Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
* Detail oriented.
* Ability to work under time pressure.

Education:
* Associate Degree

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $14 - $16

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
We have been and we are still very cautious to the COVID-19 pandemic. To protect our Call Sales Clerks in our main lobby, we have installed clear plastic barriers. We have also provided our employees face covering/masks, gloves and hand sanitizer.

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Newark, NJ 07114 (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Negotiation: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Paid Training:

• Yes

Management:

• Team Lead

Company's website:

• www.continentalparts.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place