Group Used Car Buyer

The Solution Auto; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career prospects

Supportive environment

Benefits package

Job summary

The Solution Auto, a growing automotive group based in the North West, is seeking an experienced Group Buyer to join their purchasing team. You will manage supplier relationships to secure the best terms, source stock across a diverse automotive portfolio, monitor market trends and competitor activity, and work with senior management to align supply with business needs.

Salary is 40,000 with OTE up to 50,000, and there are excellent career prospects within the group.

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.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Prioritisation

Job description

Group Buyer

Automotive Group

North West Based

I'm currently working with a successful and expanding automotive group who are seeking an experienced Group Buyer to join their team based in the North West.

As Group Buyer, you'll be responsible for:

• 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.

We're looking to speak with candidates who have:

• 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.

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.

The Package:

• Basic salary of 40,000


• OTE up to 50,000 (package is negotiable depending on experience)


• Excellent career prospects within a respected and growing automotive group


• Supportive working environment and company benefits package