Remote Vehicle Sourcing & Import Ops Lead

Smart Suites; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 650,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Suites seeks an experienced automotive professional to source vehicles overseas, primarily in Japan, and coordinate import, prep and resale in Australia. You will work remotely from the Philippines, collaborating with auction agents, exporters, shipping providers and Australian mechanics.

Responsibilities include finding vehicles through auctions and networks, assessing condition and costs, coordinating imports, repairs and sale prep, managing listings and buyer handoffs, and tracking

Qualifications

• Experience in used-car buying, vehicle appraisal or automotive purchasing.
• Ability to interpret auction sheets and assess repair costs.
• Strong commercial judgement, organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Find vehicles through auctions, dealers and exporter networks.
• Assess condition, repair needs and resale potential.
• Calculate total costs and set a maximum buying price.
• Coordinate imports, repairs, transport and prep for sale.
• Manage listings, buyer follow-up and handover arrangements.
• Track costs, progress and profit per vehicle.

Skills

Used-car buying

Vehicle appraisal

Automotive purchasing

Auction sheet interpretation

Commercial judgement

Spreadsheet proficiency

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Smart Suites seeks an experienced automotive professional to source vehicles overseas, primarily in Japan, and coordinate import, prep and resale in Australia. You will work remotely from the Philippines, collaborating with auction agents, exporters, shipping providers and Australian mechanics.

Responsibilities include finding vehicles through auctions and networks, assessing condition and costs, coordinating imports, repairs and sale prep, managing listings and buyer handoffs, and tracking