Automotive Inspector cum Buyer

Kavak; Dubai; On-site; AED 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KAVAK in Dubai is looking for an Automotive Inspector / Used Car Buyer – Closer. This hands-on role combines vehicle inspection, valuation, negotiation and deal closing to grow our GCC used-car sourcing.

You will inspect, test-drive, verify history, determine fair purchase prices and negotiate offers with sellers. You own the process from inspection to purchase while keeping UAE market dynamics and pricing in focus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years UAE automotive experience in inspection or buying.
• Strong knowledge of used vehicles and valuation.
• Proven negotiation and closing skills.
• UAE driving licence (manual and automatic).
• English spoken; Arabic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles including body, chassis, engine and transmission.
• Valuate vehicles and determine purchase price.
• Negotiate and close deals with sellers.
• Maintain knowledge of UAE used-car prices and market trends.
• Own end-to-end process from inspection to purchase.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Vehicle inspection knowledge

Valuation skills

English proficiency

Sellers communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

OBD scanners

Paint thickness gauges

Tire tread gauges

Job description

Automotive Inspector / Used Car Buyer – Closer

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Who WE are?
KAVAK is the number one e-commerce in the purchase and sale of pre-owned vehicles with the fastest growth in Latin America. Wework smart and make things happen,offering theeasiest, safest and most transparent experience to buy or sell a car.
But our journey doesn't stop there: at KAVAK our goal is global! Nowour footprint extends to the vibrant GCC regionas part of our expansion into the Middle East, in the pursuit of our one and only goal:to transform the automotive market around the world.
Today we have more than 180 Kavakees on the GCC team and growing,surrounding ourselves with the best talentto continuebuilding the technology, processes, and productsthat make us thenumber one player in the pre-owned car market.

Job Description

KAVAK is looking for a commercially driven Automotive Inspector / Used Car Buyer – Closer to joinour sourcing team. This is a hands-on role combining vehicle inspection, valuation, negotiation anddeal closing. Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed inspections covering body, paint, chassis, engine, transmission, suspension andoverall vehicle condition.
• Use diagnostic tools (OBD scanners, paint thickness gauges, tire tread gauges) to detect faults,accident history or hidden damage.
• Road-test vehicles to assess drivability, noise, vibration and handling issues.
• Identify accident history, repairs, mechanical issues and factors affecting vehicle value.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and recommend the right purchase price.
• Meet sellers, understand their expectations and negotiate offers.
• Handle objections and close vehicle purchases within approved pricing guidelines.
• Maintain strong knowledge of UAE used-car prices, market trends and demand.
• Own the process from inspection to valuation, negotiation and purchase.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of UAE automotive experience, preferably in vehicle inspection, used-car buying,dealership or auction environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of used vehicles and valuation.
• Proven negotiation and closing skills.
• Commercially confident with the ability to buy the right car at the right price.
• UAE driving licence mandatory (manual and automatic).
• Good spoken English; Arabic preferred, Hindi a plus, for customer interaction.