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Our training and technology-driven process has helped people from retail sales, bartending, restaurant service, cell phone sales, customer service, car rental, and direct sales backgrounds transition into successful automotive purchasing professionals. Use market data, software tools, and vehicle history reports to determine competitive vehicle values .

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<strong>Frank Leta Automotive Group</strong><br/><br/><strong>Title: </strong>Vehicle Purchasing Agent <br/><br/><strong>Comp: </strong>$36,000 to $70,000+ Annually <br/><br/><strong>Location: </strong>Ballwin, MO <br/><br/><strong>Work Location: </strong>In person <br/><br/><strong>Full Job Description</strong><br/><br/>Our training and technology-driven process has helped people from retail sales, bartending, restaurant service, cell phone sales, customer service, car rental, and direct sales backgrounds transition into successful automotive purchasing professionals. This position is based out of our Ballwin, MO location. <br/><br/><strong>What You'll Get From Us</strong><br/><ul><li>Earn between $36,000 - $70,000+ per year </li><li>Up to $400/month vehicle payment subsidy </li><li>Tenure bonuses </li><li>Outstanding employee and friends/family discounts on vehicles and parts/service </li></ul><strong>Full benefits package</strong><ul><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with employer contribution </li><li>401(k) with discretionary employer match </li><li>Flexible Health Insurance with HSA company contribution </li><li>Company-paid life insurance, short and long term disability coverage </li><li>Employee discounted vehicle purchase programs </li><li>Brand lease subsidy available </li></ul><strong>Family and Work-Life Balance Benefits</strong><ul><li>5-day work week and approximately 45 hours per week </li><li>Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation and paid holidays </li><li>Gym membership discount </li><li>Education reimbursement </li><li>Paid parental/maternal leave </li><li>Always closed on Sundays </li></ul><strong>What You'll Do</strong><ul><li>Evaluate and purchase vehicles directly from customers </li><li>Work with customers in-person, over the phone, and online to provide vehicle appraisals and explain the purchasing process </li><li>Use market data, software tools, and vehicle history reports to determine competitive vehicle values </li><li>Create a fast, transparent, and professional experience for customers looking to sell their vehicles </li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to ensure purchased vehicles move efficiently through the process </li><li>Build long-term relationships with customers and generate repeat and referral business </li><li>Take care of fellow team members by helping them achieve success </li></ul><strong>What You'll Need</strong><br/><br/>We use cutting edge appraisal and customer management technology designed to help you perform your job efficiently and at a high level. The ability to be comfortable with technology is a must to be successful in this role. <ul><li>Enthusiastic personality with high energy and a willingness to meet new people and challenges </li><li>Strong communication and customer service skills </li><li>Experience in sales or customer service is preferred but not required </li><li>A growth mindset and the ability to learn quickly </li><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills </li><li>Valid driver's license required </li></ul><br/><strong>About Frank Leta:</strong><br/><br/>We are a family-owned, employee-centric, community engaged and values driven company. It requires great people to provide great service, which is why we invest so much time recruiting and training our team. We believe in hiring our employees at entry level positions and providing them with an opportunity to travel a career path within our organization. <br/><br/>At Frank Leta we strive to make every customer a customer for life. The Leta family and our dedicated team have proudly served the St. Louis area since 1965. Our promise is to keep delivering the same top-notch service and value that our community has come to expect for all of our dealerships throughout the years <br/><br/><strong>Work Location: In person</strong>

Frank Leta Auto Group

Automotive Acquisition Agent

Bartending

Car Rentals

Cellular Telephone

Communication Skills

Customer Experience

Customer Relations

Customer Support/Service

Direct Sales

Driver's License

Interpersonal Skills

Life Insurance

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Purchasing/Procurement

Restaurant

Retail Sales

Sales

Telesales

Writing Skills

IRecruitee

OTHER

Control Devices, LLC ("Control Devices" or "CD") is a leading designer & manufacturer of high-quality flow control valves, condensate removal traps, related components & accessories serving the compressed air, pressure washer, vehicle systems, fire protection, specialty gas, & the industrial, agricultural & food service float valve markets. The Buyer will be responsible in keeping component inventory levels to sustain a 98% Customer OTD with PO scheduling using MRP and Vendor Managed Inventory.

<p><strong>Position Title: </strong>Buyer</p><p><strong>Department: </strong>Supply Chain </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Fenton, MO</p><p><strong>Reports To: </strong>Purchasing Manager</p><p><strong>Classification: </strong>Salary - Exempt</p><p><strong>Position Summary:</strong></p><p>The Buyer will be responsible in keeping component inventory levels to sustain a 98% Customer OTD with PO scheduling using MRP and Vendor Managed Inventory. </p><p><strong>Essential Job Duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepares, issues, and evaluates purchase orders for inventoried purchased components and MRO items</li><li>Negotiates pricing and commercial terms</li><li>Supplier On Time Delivery to meet customer orders</li><li>Inventory Control</li><li>Maintaining MRP Planning Parameters</li><li>Supplier management</li><li>Cost reduction</li></ul><p><strong>Required Education:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree, in a business-related area, or equivalent experience (5+ years) in supply management.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Experience/Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree plus 3 years minimum of supply management /purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment</li><li>Material Requirement Planning</li><li>Manufacturing Purchasing Experience</li><li>Master Data set up</li><li>Strong organizational skills </li><li>Ability to read blue prints</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Ability to prioritize daily issues</li><li>Intermediate level use of Microsoft Excel</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Experience/Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume environment</li><li>Experience using Macola MRP </li><li>Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with people at all levels within the organization and with external suppliers</li><li>Skilled at building external and internal relationships </li><li>Understanding of manufacture flow in a discrete production environment</li><li>Understanding Bills of Materials </li><li>Strong analytical skills</li><li>CPM, CPSM, CPIM a plus</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About Control Devices, LLC</strong></p><p>Control Devices, LLC ("Control Devices" or "CD") is a leading designer & manufacturer of high-quality flow control valves, condensate removal traps, related components & accessories serving the compressed air, pressure washer, vehicle systems, fire protection, specialty gas, & the industrial, agricultural & food service float valve markets. CD prides itself in the ability to design, innovate & manufacture flow control valves for custom applications & offers a line of standard products that has grown over the years. CD is based in Saint Louis, MO & its products are sold on a global basis to O.E.M.'s, Distributors & End Users.</p><p>CD offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time-off, steeled-toed shoes reimbursement, casual dress work environment, and a solid 401(k) retirement plan to promote financial security.</p><p>Control Devices, LLC provides is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.</p>

Control Devices LLC

Buyer

Agriculture

Analysis Skills

Bill of Materials (BOM)

Blueprints

Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Cost Control

Data Sets

Detail Oriented

Distribution Channel

Establish Priorities

Food Services

International Sales

Inventory Levels

Inventory Management

Manufacturing

Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)

Microsoft Excel

Negotiation Skills

Pricing

Production Systems

Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations

Purchase Orders

Quality Control

Time Management

Vendor/Supplier Management

Talent Acquisition

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Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public. Research cost reduction opportunities, negotiates pricing and places orders with appropriate vendors to ensure quality materials, goods and supplies are available in a timely fashion for the appropriate group or project site.

<p><b>Description</b></p><div style="text-align:center;line-height:115%"><b>BUYER<br/></b><i>This position is based out of our St Louis, MO office</i></div><div> </div><div style="line-height:115%"><strong><u>About the company</u></strong></div><div style="line-height:115%"><strong><u></u></strong></div><div style="padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;text-align:left">ArchKey is one of the nation's largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. We are aleader in designing, building and maintaining electrical, technologies and specialty systems. We're the POWER behind making the improbable possible.We're electrifying the nation, energizing the future and bringing communities to life like never before. What we do today shapes the vision of tomorrow. Our work impacts lives long after the building is done. This means we are committed to building in ways that are not just technologically advanced, but sustainable, scalable and equitable by all.We're not just energizing infrastructure, we're energizing careers, communities, and the future. </div><div style="padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;text-align:left">Made up of the brightest minds in the industry, our team is our greatest asset bringingknowledge, skills, and experience to every project. This is more than a call to join us, it's an invitation to be part of a visionary journey, to grow with us as we scale. </div><div> </div><div style="line-height:115%;background:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong><u>About the position</u></strong></div><div style="line-height:115%;background:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )"><strong><u> </u></strong></div><div style="line-height:normal">Responsible for the daily coordination, negotiation, procurement and maintenance of materials, goods and supplies necessary for quality and timely business operations, aligning with all Company policies, procedures, key objectives, and regulations. This position makes key decisions related to the procurement of essential materials and provides coaching and mentorship to procurement team employees.</div><div style="line-height:normal"> </div><div style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><u>Our Ideal Candidate</u></b></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrate strong organizational skills</li><li>Promotes the Company Mission, Vision and Values</li><li>Exercise Ethical Business Practices</li></ul></div><div> <strong><u>Day in the life</u></strong></div><div><ul><li>Processes daily orders received. Research cost reduction opportunities, negotiates pricing and places orders with appropriate vendors to ensure quality materials, goods and supplies are available in a timely fashion for the appropriate group or project site. Develops alternate solutions with vendors when product is delayed or unavailable.</li><li>Manages invoices, prepares purchase orders, and monitors pricing on all orders. Works with project managers and others on purchasing needs and in development of next-step solutions on cost codes, tax/non-tax, and all non-returnable materials.</li><li>Reconciles invoices to match purchase orders and works with accounts payable and accounts receivable groups to correctly price materials on service work orders. Meets or exceeds customer service expectations in communication, feedback and solution-based problem solving.</li><li>Uses software system to enter purchase orders. Processes daily orders and/or functions. Supports and processes daily tool and equipment rental or purchase orders per guidelines provided. Supports prefab's daily orders.</li><li>Completes material transfers within eCMS or other systems on an agreed-upon schedule. Acts as key contact for coordinating and maintaining material. Utilizes current standards for all purchasing activities to achieve prompt completion and submittal of purchase orders.</li><li>Collaborates frequently with vendors and co-workers to resolve issues on invoices, utilizing the accounts payable invoice router. Partners with warehouse employees to coordinate daily orders coming in and out. Verifies and monitors all pricing, shipping details and other information on daily orders. </li><li>Resolves issues related to incorrect material quantities or items being shipped, or delay of materials.</li><li>Creates and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors, project managers, office, and field staff. Develops and maintains lists of known vendors in specific markets for future reference.</li><li>Research new products and ideas, obtains product and vendor information and pricing to meet purchasing budgets and bids.</li><li>Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others.</li><li>Utilizes LEAN concepts or other continuous improvement methodologies to ensure the most efficient operations, processes, and activities.</li><li>Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public.</li></ul></div><div style="line-height:115%"><strong><u>Minimum Qualifications</u></strong></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in (or equivalent work experience) in Supply Chain, Business or related field</li><li>Superior communication skills, both written and verbal</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills</li><li>Must possess strong attention to detail and ensure maximum quality of work throughout the lifecycle of the project</li></ul></div><div style="line-height:normal;background:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );vertical-align:baseline"><strong><u></u></strong></div><div style="line-height:normal;background:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );vertical-align:baseline"><div style="line-height:normal"><b><u>Benefits</u></b></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b><u></u></b></div><div style="line-height:normal"><b><u></u></b></div>At ArchKey Solutions, our benefits package includes competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), a robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holidays, and access to wellness programs. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs to support your growth and well-being. We ensure that our benefits are designed to promote the health, security, and work-life balance of our employees. Additional information is available at Archkey.com</div><div style="line-height:normal;background:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );vertical-align:baseline"></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><div style="line-height:115%"><b><u>Legal & Fraud Disclaimer</u></b></div><div style="line-height:115%"><b><u></u></b></div></div><div style="line-height:115%;text-align:left"><i><br/>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. #MO1-10</i></div><div style="line-height:115%;text-align:left"><i> </i></div><div style="line-height:115%;text-align:left"><i><i style="background-repeat:no-repeat;outline:none;font-style:italic;color:rgb( 51 , 51 , 51 );font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:center;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px">Beware of fraudulent job postings. ArchKey Solutions only communicates through official channels. All official communication will come from an @archkey.com email address and we will never ask for financial information, payments, or personal details outside of the standard hiring process. To confirm the legitimacy of a job, visit our careers page or reach out to a member of our Talent Acquisition team</i></i></div>

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