Outside Car Buyer

Pick Your Part•Dixmoor, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pick Your Part is seeking a self-motivated, field-based Outside Car Buyer responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and purchasing vehicles to support inventory needs. This role manages purchasing activities, builds vendor relationships, and ensures consistent vehicle supply aligned with market demand and profitability goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Must pass drug screen and MVR
Must meet company vehicle insurance requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience in sales, procurement, customer service, or automotive preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and purchase used vehicle inventory from tow yards, auctions, wholesalers, and private sellers
Establish, manage, and control purchasing activities within assigned territory
Build and maintain strong relationships with vehicle suppliers, wholesalers, and auction representatives
Develop and maintain a consistent buying network to support monthly inventory acquisition goals
Analyze market trends, inventory reports, and sales performance to guide purchasing decisions
Negotiate purchase prices and terms to meet company profitability targets
Travel as needed to inspect and acquire vehicle inventory across territory
Plan and manage daily routes for efficient field coverage
Coordinate with transportation teams to ensure timely pickup and delivery of purchased vehicles
Maintain accurate records of purchases, vendor agreements, and activity tracking
Verify ownership documentation and complete required purchase paperwork
Inspect vehicles for condition, value, and missing components
Work closely with the Inside Car Buyer team to meet yard and inventory goals
Communicate market conditions, trends, and inventory needs to leadership
Other duties as assigned by management