Group Used Car Buyer

The Solution Auto; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful automotive group is seeking an experienced Group Buyer to cover sites across Manchester and Liverpool. This role involves managing supplier relationships, sourcing stock, and negotiating deals, while monitoring market trends to inform purchasing decisions. A background in buying or procurement, preferably in automotive, is required. The compensation includes a basic salary of £30,000 with an OTE up to £40,000, accompanied by excellent career prospects.

Benefits

Excellent career prospects

Supportive work environment

Company benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience, preferably in automotive.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships for best commercial terms.
• Source stock and negotiate deals.
• Monitor market trends for informed buying decisions.
• Align supply with business needs.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Commercial mindset

Proactive work ethic

Job description

Overview

Group Buyer – Automotive Group – Manchester and Liverpool

I'm currently working with a successful and expanding automotive group who are seeking an experienced Group Buyer to join their team. The role is covering sites across Manchester and Liverpool.

Responsibilities

• Managing and building supplier relationships to secure the best commercial terms.
• Sourcing stock and negotiating deals across a diverse automotive portfolio.
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to inform buying decisions.
• Working closely with senior management and internal teams to align supply with business needs.
• Identifying opportunities to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and maximise profitability.

Requirements

• Previous buying, procurement, or stock acquisition experience (automotive background preferred).
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• A strong commercial mindset with analytical ability.
• The drive to work proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence in managing multiple priorities at group level.

The Package

• Basic salary of 30,000
• OTE up to 40,000 (package is negotiable depending on experience)
• Excellent career prospects within a respected and growing automotive group
• Supportive working environment and company benefits package

How to apply

If you'd like to be considered, please apply today with your CV.

About the recruiter

The Solution Automotive Recruitment have been placing candidates into the UK Motor Trade since 1999. We have a fantastic relationship with all our clients and candidates across the country, many very long standing relationships. If you are skilled and experienced Automotive candidate, we want to hear from you and rest assured, you\'ll be dealing with a person, not just a consultant!

Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we get, we can only respond to the candidates who match the criteria set for this vacancy. We will retain your CV on our database and make contact as and when suitable vacancies arise. We will NEVER send your CV anywhere without your permission