Outside Car Buyer

Pick Your Part•Wayland, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pick Your Part is seeking a self-motivated, field-based Outside Car Buyer to source, evaluate, and purchase vehicles that support inventory needs. The role manages purchasing activities, builds vendor relationships, and helps ensure a consistent vehicle supply aligned with market demand and profitability goals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with local travel required. Compensation is $25 per hour plus bonuses.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Must pass a drug screen and motor vehicle record check.
Must meet company vehicle insurance requirements.
Experience in sales, procurement, customer service, or automotive work is preferred.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
Organized with effective time-management skills.
Negotiation and analytical skills.
Ability to assess market conditions and make informed decisions.
Frequent driving and outdoor work.
Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and inspect vehicles.
Repeated entry into and exit from vehicles throughout the day.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience in sales, procurement, customer service, or automotive work.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and purchase used vehicle inventory from tow yards, auctions, wholesalers, and private sellers.
Establish, manage, and control purchasing activities within the assigned territory.
Build and maintain relationships with vehicle suppliers, wholesalers, and auction representatives.
Develop and maintain a 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 to inspect and acquire vehicle inventory across the 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 with the Inside Car Buyer team to meet yard and inventory goals.
Communicate market conditions, trends, and inventory needs to leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.