Car Auction Buyer

val's services; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services is seeking a Vehicle Acquisition & Inventory Coordinator to source vehicles for inventory through auctions and other channels. You will coordinate transportation and handoffs for reconditioning while working with pricing, inventory, and reconditioning teams to keep stock balanced and pricing accurate.

The role requires strong sourcing abilities, knowledge of auction processes, and excellent cross-functional coordination and communication across departments to maintain vehicle

Qualifications

• Ability to locate and acquire vehicles efficiently.
• Knowledge of auction and purchasing processes.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source vehicles through online and live auctions.
• Find and evaluate additional vehicle purchasing opportunities.
• Coordinate vehicle transportation and ensure smooth delivery for reconditioning.
• Partner with inventory, pricing, and reconditioning teams to maintain quality standards.
• Support accurate pricing and appropriate inventory mix through effective communication.

Skills

Vehicle sourcing

Auction knowledge

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Auction platforms

Job description

Vehicle Acquisition & Inventory Coordinator

Acquire vehicles for dealership inventory using online and live auctions, and identify additional purchasing sources. Coordinate logistics for vehicle transportation and oversee handoff for reconditioning. Collaborate with inventory, pricing, and reconditioning teams to ensure appropriate stock levels, accurate pricing, and consistent vehicle quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Source vehicles through online and live auctions
• Find and evaluate additional vehicle purchasing opportunities
• Coordinate vehicle transportation and ensure smooth delivery for reconditioning
• Partner with inventory, pricing, and reconditioning teams to maintain quality standards
• Support accurate pricing and appropriate inventory mix through effective communication

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong ability to locate and acquire vehicles efficiently
• Knowledge of auction and purchasing processes
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Detail-oriented approach to vehicle quality and pricing accuracy
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams