Job Description — Vehicle Purchasing Specialist
Employer: Speedhouse Ltd
Location: Lancashire / Hybrid (field & office)
Reports to: Director
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive package, OTE £70,000+ (uncapped commissions)
About Speedhouse
Speedhouse is a fast-growing UK dealership specialising in Premium, Luxury, Prestige, Performance and Commercial vehicles. We acquire the highest-quality stock, prep to exacting standards, and retail with pace and discipline.
Role Purpose
Own the sourcing, appraisal, negotiation and acquisition of vehicles into stock, delivering strong and reliable front-end gross margins while protecting risk and days-to-sale.
Key Responsibilities
SOURCING & PIPELINE
- Proactively build a deal pipeline with a focus on private sellers. Trade contacts and auctions also monitored.
- Run targeted outreach/wanted ads; nurture repeat suppliers and off-market routes.
- Strong on-camera presence with social video fluency; confident creating short-form ‘we are looking for stock’ videos and being the face of Speedhouse Purchasing.”
- Appraisal & Valuation
- Perform on-site and remote appraisals; identify mechanical/bodywork risks and hidden costs.
- Use live market data (e.g., Auto Trader, CAP, HPI) to set sharp offers that hit ROI targets.
- Negotiation & Acquisition
- Negotiate and secure vehicles that meet margin, prep budget and stock-turn goals.
- Agree hold deposits, manage outstanding finance settlements, and close deals cleanly.
- Compliance & Paperwork
- Complete AML/KYC, HPI, ownership/title checks, invoicing (including VAT/Margin Scheme).
- Ensure accurate documentation packs (invoices, V5, proofs, receipts) and data hygiene.
- Logistics & Handover
- Arrange transport/collection, book and control recon within signed budgets/SLA.
- Work with prep and advertising roles to get cars photographed and live quickly.
- Collaboration & Reporting
- Communicate with sales, prep and management on pricing, merchandising and demand.
- Maintain records of offers, wins/losses, costs and achieved gross profit.
- Maintain live pricing on advertised stock vehicles
Skills & Experience
- Proven track record purchasing vehicles with strong, reliable gross margins (references or deal examples required)
- Deep market knowledge across Premium/Luxury/Performance and Commercial segments
- Strong sourcing initiative and network; disciplined strategy
- Excellent negotiation, objection handling and close rate
- High appraisal accuracy (paint, structure, mechanical; warranty/recall awareness)
- Professional documentation and compliance standards (AML, GDPR)
Tools & Systems
- HPI, CAP, Auto Trader (and similar market tools)
- Auction platforms (e.g., MW, CW, BCA)
- CRM/spreadsheet competence; digital document handling
Qualifications & Requirements
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Minimum of 5 years experience within the automotive industry in sales or purchasing roles.
- Comfortable travelling for inspections/collections; occasional evenings/weekends/bank holidays as required
- References to verify purchase volumes and margin performance
Working Pattern & Benefits
- Hybrid & flexible hours with field autonomy
- Business use of demo vehicles (policy applies) and mileage/fuel for business travel
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays, pension
- Company phone/laptop, paid access to valuation/auction tools
- Supportive, performance-oriented team with progression opportunities
Probation & Notices
- Probation: 6 months (with structured support and KPI targets)
- Notice periods per contract; commission/bonus plan and quality gates documented in a schedule
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,000.00-£100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Work from home
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