Purchasing Agent

Serpentinichevystrongsville; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville seeks a Purchasing Agent responsible for optimizing vehicle inventory and enhancing customer service. This role involves researching the market, managing contracts, and collaborating with teams to meet consumer demands. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with a strong background in the automotive sector and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401K Plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive industry and product lines.
• Minimum 2+ years in purchasing/inventory management preferred.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze customer needs.
• Negotiate and conclude contracts.
• Manage vehicle acquisition and inventory processes.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Tools

Automotive Valuation Tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Purchasing Agent at Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville is responsible for ensuring the dealership has up-to-date inventory and excellent customer service. This position will create opportunities to increase sales by connecting our customers to the newest vehicles available. The Purchasing Agent will inform customers of options and advantages pertaining to vehicle purchases, and advise management on purchasing decisions. This is a full-time, base plus commission position located in Strongsville, Ohio.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a full-time, base plus commission position. There are numerous benefits associated with this position, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather and analyze customer needs and come up with a plan to meet their interests.

• Research markets to identify appropriate vehicles, their availability, time frames, etc.

• Negotiate and conclude contracts.

• Monitor and control delivery and quality of vehicles.

• Manage the direct contracts and inventory management, to ensure that the inventory levels are optimized for the Store’s needs.

• Manage vehicle acquisition and ordering process from start to finish.

• Utilize in-depth knowledge of resources, and platforms provided by the employer.

• Evaluate and appraise used vehicles based on market conditions, vehicle history, and condition.

Collaborate with used car buying team on market trends, buying strategies, and consumer demand.

Maintain detailed records of all vehicles purchased.

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated knowledge of the automotive industry, product lines, vehicle specifications, and pricing.

• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and problem solve.

• Ability to work well with team members and colleagues, providing and accepting constructive feedback.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Minimum 2+ years of auto industry experience in purchasing and/or inventory management highly preferred.

• Professional, friendly customer service approach and a positive attitude.

• Demonstrate process leadership capabilities, leveraging process changes and technology.

Valid drivers license and clean driving record.

Proficient computer skills and familiarity with automotive valuation tools.

EEOC STATEMENT

Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its employment related processes on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.