Strategic Vehicle Buyer & Inventory Growth Specialist

Doggett Automotive Group; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Doggett Automotive Group in Beaumont, TX, seeks a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to source and acquire quality pre-owned vehicles for dealership inventory. The role emphasizes evaluating market trends, negotiating prices, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to support inventory strategy.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in vehicle acquisition or used‑car sales, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with DMS and inventory software.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years in vehicle acquisition, appraisal, or used car sales.
• Strong knowledge of automotive market trends and vehicle values.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and acquire pre-owned vehicles through auctions, trade-ins, customer purchases, and online platforms.
• Conduct vehicle appraisals and valuations based on market trends, condition, and demand.
• Negotiate purchase prices to ensure profitability while maintaining inventory quality.
• Maintain relationships with auction houses, wholesalers, and private sellers.
• Collaborate with sales and inventory teams to ensure proper vehicle mix and timely stocking.
• Monitor market trends to identify high-demand vehicles and opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Market analysis

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

DMS

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Doggett Automotive Group in Beaumont, TX, seeks a Vehicle Acquisition Specialist to source and acquire quality pre-owned vehicles for dealership inventory. The role emphasizes evaluating market trends, negotiating prices, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to support inventory strategy.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in vehicle acquisition or used‑car sales, strong negotiation skills, and familiarity with DMS and inventory software.