Purchaser - Appraiser

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

Company :

Sime Darby Auto Selection Limited

“Build the Future of Automotive with Us.”

In Singapore, Auto Selection offers a wide range of accessible, affordable and quality pre-owned cars that have passed stringent levels of pre-sale inspection and are backed by the Auto Selection Approved Warranty.

Auto Selection aims to transform the pre-owned car buying experience. In Singapore, our services include direct selling valuations, trade-in, finance, insurance, and after-sales support for all customers.

As part of Sime Group, ranked No. 25 in the Fortune Southeast Asia 500, we’re connected to a powerful network across nine markets in the Asia-Pacific region. With over 13,900 employees, Sime Motors is a leader in automotive assembly, importation, distribution, retail, and after-sales service

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Purchaser (Appraiser), you’ll play a key role in evaluating and acquiring pre-owned vehicles for our inventory. You’ll 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.

Your 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

Who We’re Looking For

• 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
• Basic u nderstanding of vehicle mechanics and market trends
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive and detail-oriented with a passion for cars

Why Join Us at Sime Motors?

• Be part of a trusted brand with a regional footprint
• Work with cutting-edge automotive technology
• Grow your career in a supportive, performance-driven culture
• Enjoy structured training, career progression, and employee benefits