Our Story
Locally owned and operated, Paramount Parts was founded in 2002 and purchased the only Napa Auto Parts store in Fort McMurray which opened in 1979 with only 3 employees in a 3,500 sq ft space.
Shortly after, Paramount Parts was awarded the Traction Heavy Duty Parts franchise and expanded the store to 37,000 sq ft with over 50 staff today!
Our store is only the second store in Canada to combine Napa Auto Parts and Traction Heavy Duty Parts under one roof. Our Fort McMurray location is now the largest single Napa store in North America based on square footage and sales.
We have many qualified parts professionals answering the phones in our store 7 days a week. Our parts professionals are knowledgeable and reliable with 300 years of combined experience.
Paramount Parts takes great pride in serving the community of Fort McMurray with great customer service.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a reliable, organized, and detail-oriented Purchaser to join our NAPA automotive parts store. The Purchaser is responsible for sourcing and purchasing automotive parts, supplies, and related products while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and ensuring competitive pricing and availability.
The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of automotive parts and products, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal staff.
Position: Purchaser
Type: Full-time
Location: Fort McMurray
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Compensation: Negotiable
** We are open 7 days a week and this role requires availability for weekends**
What we have to offer:
Competitive wages.
Registered Savings plan with company matching.
Health and Dental benefits after 3 months of continuous service.
Health Care Spending up to 500.00 per year.
Employee Assistance Program.
Paid Training.
Opportunity for growth and development.
Employee discounts.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Purchase automotive parts, supplies, equipment, and related products based on customer demand, inventory requirements, and sales activity.
- Monitor inventory levels and identify purchasing needs to maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Review sales history, inventory reports, special orders, and backorders to determine purchasing requirements.
- Source products from approved suppliers and obtain competitive pricing and availability.
- Compare supplier pricing, delivery times, warranties, and product quality.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, freight costs, and other purchasing conditions when appropriate.
- Maintain strong working relationships with NAPA suppliers, vendors, and manufacturers.
- Place and follow up on purchase orders to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
- Verify incoming orders for quantity, accuracy, pricing, and condition.
- Resolve discrepancies, shortages, damaged goods, and incorrect shipments with suppliers.
- Track special orders and backordered items and communicate updates to the appropriate staff.
- Work closely with the Parts Counter and Sales teams to ensure customer needs are met.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining product quality and availability.
- Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory and assist with inventory management initiatives.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation.
- Stay current with automotive products, suppliers, market trends, and new vehicle technologies.
- Follow company purchasing policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- 3+ years in Purchasing with previous purchasing experience in automotive parts, or automotive industry experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of automotive parts and applications.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn inventory and purchasing systems.
- Ability to analyze inventory, sales, and purchasing information.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Computer literate and proficient with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications and Requirements:
- Experience working in an automotive parts store, dealership, repair shop, or distribution environment.
- Experience with NAPA or similar automotive parts distribution systems.
- Experience working with suppliers and vendor accounts.
- Experience with inventory management and purchasing software.
- Automotive Parts Technician, Journeyperson, or related experience is considered an asset.
Application Instructions:
Please apply to this posting with your resume. https://paramountpartstrial.bamboohr.com/careers
Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
