ELV Buyer

Mid City Scrap; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid City Scrap in Kansas City, MO is seeking an ELV Buyer to source, purchase, and manage end-of-life vehicles from individuals, auto shops, towing companies, and salvage vendors. You will help ensure a steady inventory flow and negotiate favorable purchase prices that support profitability.

Ideal candidates bring strong sales and negotiation skills, the ability to work independently, and experience with purchasing or logistics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales, purchasing, procurement, automotive recycling, scrap recycling, logistics, or related field preferred.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and achieve purchasing and growth objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and purchasing/database software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular outreach to individuals, auto repair shops, dealerships, towing companies, body shops, fleet operators, municipalities, insurance companies, and salvage vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with ELV suppliers.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities to grow the ELV purchasing program.
• Accurately enter purchase information into company systems.
• Evaluate and purchase end-of-life vehicles based on market conditions, values, costs, and profitability objectives.
• Negotiate purchase prices to maximize margins while staying competitive.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Purchasing software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Purchasing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The ELV Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the acquisition of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) from individuals, auto repair facilities, towing companies, insurance partners, salvage yards, and other suppliers. This position plays a critical role in growing the ELV business by developing strong vendor relationships, negotiating competitive purchase prices, coordinating vehicle pickups, and ensuring a steady flow of inventory to support operational and sales goals.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, customer-focused, and skilled in sales, negotiation, and relationship management. The ELV Buyer serves as a key representative of the company and is expected to actively identify opportunities to expand the ELV supply network and increase market share.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular outreach to individuals, auto repair shops, dealerships, towing companies, body shops, fleet operators, municipalities, insurance companies, and salvage vendors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective ELV suppliers.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities to grow the ELV purchasing program.
• Accurately enter purchase information into company systems.
• Evaluate and purchase end-of-life vehicles based on current market conditions, commodity values, transportation costs, and company profitability objectives.
• Negotiate purchase prices with suppliers to maximize margins while maintaining competitive market rates.
• Maintain knowledge of scrap metal, catalytic converter, and vehicle component values to support informed purchasing decisions.
• Schedule and coordinate timely vehicle pickups with suppliers and internal transportation personnel.
• Monitor vehicle collection activities to ensure timely service and positive customer experiences.
• Maintain accurate records of purchased vehicles and pickup statuses.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in sales, purchasing, procurement, automotive recycling, scrap recycling, logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently and achieve purchasing and growth objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and purchasing/database software.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, dust and varying temperatures.
• Requires communicating effectively, standing, sitting, driving and lifting up to 25lbs.
• Use of personal protective equipment is mandatory.

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age.

An offer of U.S. employment is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post-offer drug screen and background check.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state, or federal law.