Buyer

Lehr Auto Buyer

Lehr is the leader in Emergency Vehicle products and installation with locations in Oregon, Nevada, and California.  At Lehr our Mission is to provide superior customer experience, supply only the best quality brands, and achieve the highest degree of workmanship in every vehicle we create with individual pride.  We strive to see every First Responder thoroughly equipped to respond to every emergency. 

A Great Opportunity for Working at Lehr!

We value our team and have created a very dynamic and cooperative work environment. 

Your role at LEHR will keep our communities safe and allow our first responders to do their jobs well.

Lehr Auto receives new factory stock vehicles and transforms them into highly specialized emergency vehicles needed to protect and serve our communities and first responders. With 5 locations in the western region, this job offers an abundance of opportunities for learning and growth.

This position is for the driven and detail-oriented Buyer that will be responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our 5 Lehr locations.  This includes processing purchase orders, negotiating with suppliers, tracking orders, creating, and maintaining an inventory, quality assurance and liaising with the inventory team and management.  This position works with staff across departments and locations to forecast the needs of the business and make purchase decisions based on demand.

If you are analytically minded and possess excellent negotiating skills to secure the best prices according to a budget; along with knowledge of sales and marketing principles, then read on for more details!

Schedule

• Full Time-Hourly
• Typical Schedule is Monday- Friday 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.; some overtime required. 

Compensation

• $55K - $75K; DOE

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401K

Primary Responsibilities

• Research, select and purchase quality products and materials.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing.
• Process requisitions and update management on status of orders.
• Update inventory and ensure that stock levels are kept at appropriate levels.
• Arrange transport of goods and track orders to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze market trends and apply this knowledge to make insightful buying decisions.
• Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stockroom as required.
• Assess the quality of stock received and escalate any discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Ability to travel.

Attributes of a Strong Candidate:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in appropriate software.
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Occasional domestic travel to other Lehr locations.
• Ability to work independently while in a team environment.
• The desire to be a part of a positive working culture and team.
• Attention to detail.
• Pre-Employment Background Check.

We look forward to receiving your resume!

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000