Vehicle Buyer

at  Nuneaton Car Sales

We are seeking a Vehicle Buyer to lead the sourcing of high-quality vehicles; Nuneaton Cars is rapidly expanding and requires an Additional Buyer to support the team.
The role is a one of-of-a-kind opportunity to work for one of the Motor Trade’s fastest independently owned Car supermarkets. You will be given genuine input at all levels, working collaboratively alongside the Leadership team towards the business’s goals, and your dormant successes and rewards.
This role involves not only sourcing vehicles but also consistently identifying and implementing improvements in our digital procurement methods. As a key member of the team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting over 300 sales per month via our Nuneaton facility.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Solid understanding of used car appraisals, with the ability to assess damage from images.
• A passion for leveraging digital platforms to continuously improve and enhance the buying process.
• Experience using google sheets and online bidding platforms would be an advantage
• Excellent communication skills for effective interactions with sellers and suppliers.
• Proven track record of driving sustainable growth and process improvement.
• Experience working within specific budget constraints.
• Ability to understand used car appraisals and identify damage from images.
• Flexible scheduling to meet tight deadlines.
• Technologically adept and accountable.

• Evaluate and bid on vehicles from pre-selected auction lists.
• Continuously seek out opportunities to improve and enhance our vehicle purchasing model using digital tools and platforms, driving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure all bids on the pre-selected list are completed within the set timeframe, demonstrating urgency.
• Identify opportunities for improvements within our purchasing model.
• Submit a high volume of bids from the pre-selected auction list, working efficiently with the procurement team.
• Maintain a structured and organised approach with a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrate a professional, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative approach as a key member of our digital purchasing team.