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 RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentAssociate or bachelor’s degree preferred0-2 years of related experience

Buyer Essential SkillsAnalytical and math skillsNegotiation skillsAbility to perform under stressPurchasing and inventory management skillsKnowledge of a specific sector’s needs

Buyer Roles & ResponsibilitiesSearch for and negotiate one-time purchases with suppliers and manufacturersCraft purchase order reports for managementSolve supply chain problemsIdentify potential areas where preferred vendors and/or agreements are neededDay-to-Day DutiesOrder products and authorize paymentsManage inventory, including current stock and new deliveriesEnsure the accuracy of purchase ordersResearch possible item selections

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