Purchasing Agent

Serpentini Chevrolet; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Serpentini Chevrolet in Strongsville seeks a Purchasing Agent responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy and delivering excellent customer service. This full-time role focuses on increasing sales by connecting customers with the latest vehicles, involving tasks like contract negotiations and inventory management.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of auto industry experience in purchasing and/or inventory management preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of automotive industry and product lines.
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze customer needs and create plans to meet their interests.
• Research markets to identify vehicle availability and timelines.
• Negotiate and conclude contracts while managing inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Valid driver's license

Tools

Automotive valuation tools

Job description

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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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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