Automotive Appraiser & Purchaser – Valuations & Trade-ins

Sime Darby; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Career progression

Employee benefits

Job summary

Sime Darby Auto Selection Limited in Singapore is seeking a Purchaser (Appraiser) to evaluate and acquire pre-owned vehicles for our inventory. You will ensure accurate appraisals, negotiate fair purchase prices, and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and customers to support our goal of delivering quality vehicles locally and internationally.

You will collaborate with the New and Used Car divisions, participate in price reviews, and ensure timely submission of appraisal paperwork

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in automotive sales, purchasing, or technical roles.
• Post-secondary education or equivalent.
• Valid Class 3 driving license.
• Strong product knowledge and ability to perform accurate appraisals.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate appraisals for trade-in vehicles and direct purchase requests
• Work closely with new and used car divisions to align on valuation strategies
• Assess vehicle condition and adjust quotations based on company guidelines
• Collaborate with Central Quotation and Purchasing teams to finalize valuations
• Recommend competitive purchase prices for external acquisition opportunities
• Liaise with customers selling their vehicles directly to Auto Selection
• Ensure timely submission of appraisal paperwork and proper data entry in systems (e.g., Moby Purchase, iQuotes)
• Maintain compliance with appraisal procedures and handover processes
• Participate in price review and coaching sessions with Purchasing leadership
• Average appraisal time: 15–20 minutes per vehicle

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Proactive

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Job description

Sime Darby Auto Selection Limited in Singapore is seeking a Purchaser (Appraiser) to evaluate and acquire pre-owned vehicles for our inventory. You will ensure accurate appraisals, negotiate fair purchase prices, and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and customers to support our goal of delivering quality vehicles locally and internationally.

You will collaborate with the New and Used Car divisions, participate in price reviews, and ensure timely submission of appraisal paperwork