Strategic Automotive Buyer: Inventory & Pricing Pro

EchoPark Automotive; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Automotive Buyer to join the Acquisition Team in Nederland, TX. The role focuses on timely valuation and processing of used vehicle inventory through street purchases while maintaining profitability in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, analytical, and customer-facing, with a solid understanding of retail and wholesale auto sales processes. Strong communication and purchasing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the 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.
• Web-based search applications and tablet technology experience.
• Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records.

Responsibilities

• Obtain used-car inventory through customer and street purchases.
• 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

Purchasing experience

Industry knowledge (retail/wholesale)

Tools

Web-based search apps

Tablet technology

Job description

EchoPark Automotive is seeking an Automotive Buyer to join the Acquisition Team in Nederland, TX. The role focuses on timely valuation and processing of used vehicle inventory through street purchases while maintaining profitability in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, analytical, and customer-facing, with a solid understanding of retail and wholesale auto sales processes. Strong communication and purchasing skills are essential.