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Buyer Jobs in Charlotte, NC at Driven Brands
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Company:Driven Brands
We invite you to join us at Driven Brands!
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive needs, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance and car wash.
With over 4,500 centers in 15 countries, Driven Brands is the parent company of some of North America’s leading automotive service brands including Take 5 Oil Change, Take 5 Car Wash, Driven Glass, Meineke, Maaco, CARSTAR, and more. Our network services over 50 million vehicles annually and generates more than $5 billion in system-wide sales each year.
Our culture inspires high performance and innovation, enabling our employees to go further, faster in their careers. With amazing people and great brands, we confidently look forward to exciting growth ahead, and believe in following the values that support this vision.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Buyers are responsible for purchasing goods for a company to use or sell in their own business. This position requires extensive research and the ability to negotiate contracts with suppliers, manage an inventory, evaluate quality goods, and stick within a budget. Since these individuals work in a range of sectors, from fashion and technology to food and industry, Buyers must understand the unique needs of their particular employer.
Buyers must also source quality items at competitive prices that are useful to their company’s bottom line. This may require them to predict what consumers will want by forecasting next season’s trends. Buyers also need to find trustworthy wholesalers and manufacturers and ensure their deliveries are on time, complete, free of damage, and within budget. This position often leads to becoming a Purchasing Manager, Sourcing Director, etc.
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
0-2 years of related experience
Buyer Essential Skills
Analytical and math skills
Negotiation skills
Ability to perform under stress
Purchasing and inventory management skills
Knowledge of a specific sector’s needs
Buyer Roles & Responsibilities
Search for and negotiate one-time purchases with suppliers and manufacturers
Craft purchase order reports for management
Solve supply chain problems
Identify potential areas where preferred vendors and/or agreements are needed
Day-to-Day Duties
Order products and authorize payments
Manage inventory, including current stock and new deliveries
Ensure the accuracy of purchase orders
Research possible item selections
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Title: Buyer
Company: Driven Brands
Location: Charlotte, NC
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