Used Vehicle Buyer (22546)

PREMIER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP • Buford, GA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Used Vehicle Buyer is responsible for staying informed about current market trends and valuations of used vehicles. This role involves identifying and understanding inventory selection at viable car auctions, collaborating with the General Manager and Inventory staff to determine buying needs and price points, and attending auctions to purchase used vehicles and sell wholesale units. The buyer will also conduct on-site appraisals for customer trade-ins or sell-only vehicles. Key responsibilities include making financially sound purchasing decisions based on mechanical knowledge and the ability to estimate reconditioning costs, completing auction paperwork, and providing proper documentation to the business office. When not at auctions, the buyer will perform various duties within the Inventory Department at the dealership.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of vehicle purchasing experience.
• Proven ability to buy full spectrum of vehicles, including newer to value cars (under $10-$12K).
• Understanding of vehicle technology and reconditioning costs.
• Must be able to make detailed financial decisions within strict time frames and retain crucial information regarding retail/wholesale vehicle market.
• Strong communication skills.
• Discipline to follow purchasing guidelines.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Keeps abreast of current market and valuation of used vehicles.
• Identifies viable auctions and has working knowledge of inventory selection at each.
• Works with General Manager and Inventory staffs to identify buying needs and price points.
• Attends car auctions to purchase used vehicles and sell wholesale units.
• Conducts on-site customer trade-in or sell-only vehicle appraisals.
• Makes financially sound purchasing decisions for the company by using mechanical knowledge and proven ability to estimate reconditioning costs.
• Completes auction paperwork and provides proper documentation to the business office.
• When not at auction and as needed, performs various Inventory Department duties at the dealership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees