Group Used Car Buyer

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

Job summary

An expanding automotive group in the UK is seeking an experienced Group Buyer to manage supplier relationships and negotiate stock deals across Manchester and Liverpool. The ideal candidate will have a background in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive salary and career growth opportunities within a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Basic salary of £30,000

OTE up to £40,000

Excellent career prospects

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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.

As Group Buyer, you'll be responsible for:

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.

Qualifications

• 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

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious buyer who wants to progress their career in the automotive industry while adding real value to a forward-thinking business.

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

Who are you applying to?

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.