Automotive Buyer - Analytical Purchases, 5-Day Week

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $60-84k

5 day work week

Medical / Pharmacy

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

401K

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Automotive Buyer to join our Consumer Acquisition Team. You will evaluate and process used vehicle inventory, negotiate pricing, and make smart purchasing decisions to grow our business.

The role requires analytical, valuation, and customer service strengths in a fast-paced dealership environment. Prior purchasing experience is a plus, and a strong understanding of retail and wholesale auto sales is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of retail and wholesale automobile sales processes.
• Excellent analytical and valuation skills with a strong process orientation.
• Management or prior purchasing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory through our consumer purchasing process.
• Set and negotiate pricing.
• Understand reconditioning costs.
• Make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company.
• Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Valuation skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Web-based search applications

Tablet technology

Job description

EchoPark Automotive in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Automotive Buyer to join our Consumer Acquisition Team. You will evaluate and process used vehicle inventory, negotiate pricing, and make smart purchasing decisions to grow our business.

The role requires analytical, valuation, and customer service strengths in a fast-paced dealership environment. Prior purchasing experience is a plus, and a strong understanding of retail and wholesale auto sales is essential.