Vehicle Buyer

Lithia & Driveway•Ann Arbor, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vehicle Buyer is responsible for all aspects of acquiring used-car inventory through various channels including direct contacts, generated leads, off-site auctions, other dealerships, and internet inquiries. This role involves appraising vehicles, understanding their condition, negotiating prices, making sound purchasing decisions, and ensuring timely processing of all purchases. The buyer will also be responsible for understanding retail trends, participating in inventory planning, and delivering a premium customer experience by responding promptly and professionally to inquiries. This position requires working effectively in a fast-paced team environment, being a self-starter, and working independently as needed. The role also involves generating leads, creating appointments by researching the used car market, meeting car buying quotas, understanding market tendencies and trends, and developing relationships with purchasing venues to efficiently acquire ideal inventory. The buyer will utilize lead management tools, compile necessary reports and documentation, and be an expert in purchasing, shipping, selling, and stocking vehicles.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail
Sense of urgency
Excellent communication skills
Acceptable driving record
Valid driver's license in your state of residence

Responsibilities

Acquire used-car inventory through direct contacts, generated leads, off-site auctions, dealers, and internet inquiries.
Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, and negotiate prices.
Make financially sound purchasing decisions and ensure timely processing of all purchases.
Understand retail trends and participate in the inventory planning process.
Respond to customer inquiries promptly, professionally, accurately, and courteously.
Generate leads and create appointments by researching the used car market.
Meet car buying quotas.
Understand market tendencies and changes in trends across all geographic areas.
Develop effective working relationships with all purchasing venues to accelerate the placement of ideal inventory.
Utilize lead management tools effectively.
Compile all necessary reports, forms, and other documentation on a timely basis.
Be the expert in all aspects of purchasing, shipping, selling, and stocking vehicles.