PURCHASER

Description

Job Summary: A professional responsible for quoting, negotiating, and purchasing automotive parts, ensuring optimal conditions, delivery timelines, and quality, while also managing the delivery process and identifying new suppliers. Key Highlights: 1. Negotiation of prices and delivery terms with automotive parts suppliers 2. End-to-end management of the parts procurement and delivery process 3. Sourcing new suppliers and solutions for specific parts * Receive and analyze automotive parts quotations submitted by suppliers. * Conduct quotations with suppliers to secure optimal price, delivery time, and quality terms. * Prepare and organize budget composition spreadsheets, analyzing cost\-benefit of available options. * Submit negotiated values to supervision for validation and acknowledgment. * Conduct negotiations with suppliers based on gross value to reduce costs. * Issue and dispatch purchase orders after supervision approval. * Align delivery timelines and shipping destinations (workshops) with suppliers. * Inform the adjuster upon parts approval and direct them to the responsible workshop. * Maintain contact with the adjuster to understand technical specifications of parts and repair requirements. * Monitor the parts delivery process to ensure adherence to scheduled timelines. * Promptly replace suppliers in cases of delays or unavailability. * Address incorrect deliveries by requesting exchanges or adjustments from suppliers. * Source new suppliers when necessary, including for hard-to-find parts. * Execute emergency purchases and direct payments when no registered supplier is available. * Conduct thorough market searches for specific or rare parts. * Coordinate with the finance department regarding supplier payment arrangements. **ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Analyze claims related to automotive glass (e.g., windshields). * Contact suppliers to obtain quotations for parts and labor (glass-related). * Verify execution of performed services. * Request reimbursement from the member within the established timeframe (up to 30 days). * Support continuous improvement of the procurement process and supplier database. * Update supplier registrations and negotiation history.