Vehicle Buyer

Lithia Motors, Inc; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ann Arbor is seeking a purchasing specialist to acquire used-car inventory through direct contacts, leads, auctions, and inquiries. You will appraise vehicle condition, negotiate price, and ensure timely processing of purchases while tracking market trends to optimize stocking.

In a fast-paced team, you will generate leads, set appointments, and build relationships with purchasing channels to place ideal inventory quickly and cost-effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication.
• Valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Acquire used-car inventory through direct contacts, generated leads, off-site auctions, dealers, inquiries from customers or any other avenues.
• Appraise vehicles, assess condition, negotiate price, and ensure timely processing of purchases.
• Understand retail trends and participate in inventory planning.
• Deliver a premium customer experience by responding promptly, professionally and accurately.
• Generate leads and create appointments by researching the used car market.
• Meet car buying quotas.
• Develop effective working relationships with purchasing venues to accelerate placement of ideal inventory.
• Effectively utilize lead management tools and compile reports and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sense of urgency

Excellent communication

Driver's license

Job description

Dealership:

L0400 Suburban Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ann Arbor

What You'll Do

• Responsible for all faces of acquiring a used-car inventory through, direct contacts, generated leads, off site auctions, dealers, internet inquiries from customers or any other available avenues
• Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, negotiate price, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and insures timely processing of all purchases
• Responsible for understanding retail trends and participating in the inventory planning process
• Deliver a premium customer experience by responding to customer inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner. This highly accountable position uses lead management tools
• Requires working in a fast-paced team environment, being effective as a self-starter and working individually as needs dictate
• Generate leads and create appointments by researching the available used car market
• Meet car buying quotas
• Understand market tendencies and the changes to the trends in all geographic areas.
• Develop effective working relationships with the all purchasing venues to accelerate the placement of ideal inventory in an expeditious and cost-effective manner.
• Effectively utilize lead management tools.
• Compile all necessary reports, forms and other documentation on a timely basis
• Required to be the expert in all aspects of the purchasing, shipping, selling and stocking vehicles

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail
• Sense of urgency
• Excellent communication
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence