Car Buyer

Hippo Motor Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with an attractive

bonus structure

Company pension

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing training and development

Lunch on Hippo when passing probation

Departmental incentives

Works social events

2 years’ service- an additional day of

annual leave and £100 meal

5 years’ service- 2 additional days

annual leave

10 years’ service- 3 additional days

annual leave and a voucher

Employee of the quarter scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Time for you- up to 4 early finishes/2

Job summary

Hippo Motor Group in Blackburn, England seeks a motivated Car Buyer to source, evaluate, and purchase quality used vehicles. You will help maintain stock by identifying opportunities, negotiating prices, and building relationships with suppliers, auctions, and private sellers.

You will assess vehicle condition, history, and market value, while ensuring compliance with company procedures and legal requirements. This role offers a clear path for progression and ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in vehicle buying or automotive sales.
• Strong knowledge of the UK used car market.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to value vehicles accurately.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience purchasing vehicles through UK auctions.
• Experience using dealer management systems and data analysis platforms.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase quality used vehicles from auctions, trade contacts, dealerships, and private sellers.
• Accurately assess vehicle condition, history, specifications, and market value.
• Negotiate purchase prices to maximise profitability.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and stock demand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and industry contacts.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company procedures and legal requirements.
• Complete all vehicle documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Work closely with the sales and preparation teams to ensure stock meets business requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

UK used car market

Vehicle valuation

Supplier relationships

Commercial awareness

Tools

Dealer management systems

Data analysis platforms

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Car Buyer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for the automotive industry and strong negotiation skills to source, evaluate, and purchase quality used vehicles.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a high-quality vehicle stock by identifying buying opportunities, negotiating competitive prices, and building lasting relationships with suppliers, dealerships, auctions, and private sellers.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase quality used vehicles from auctions, trade contacts, dealerships, and private sellers.
• Accurately assess vehicle condition, history, specifications, and market value.
• Negotiate purchase prices to maximise profitability.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and stock demand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and industry contacts.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company procedures and legal requirements.
• Complete all vehicle documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Work closely with the sales and preparation teams to ensure stock meets business requirements.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in vehicle buying, automotive sales, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of the UK used car market.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to value vehicles accurately.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience purchasing vehicles through BCA, Manheim, Aston Barclay, or other UK auctions.
• Knowledge of vehicle appraisal systems.
• Experience using dealer management systems and Data analysis platforms

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with an attractive bonus structure.
• Company pension.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Lunch on Hippo when passing probation
• Departmental incentives
• Works social events
• 2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal
• 5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave
• 10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher
• Employee of the quarter scheme
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.
• Internal development and progression opportunities
• Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service