Car Buyer

Job description:

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Car Buyer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for the automotive industry and strong negotiation skills to source, evaluate, and purchase quality used vehicles.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a high-quality vehicle stock by identifying buying opportunities, negotiating competitive prices, and building lasting relationships with suppliers, dealerships, auctions, and private sellers.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and purchase quality used vehicles from auctions, trade contacts, dealerships, and private sellers.
• Accurately assess vehicle condition, history, specifications, and market value.
• Negotiate purchase prices to maximise profitability.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and stock demand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and industry contacts.
• Ensure all purchases comply with company procedures and legal requirements.
• Complete all vehicle documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Work closely with the sales and preparation teams to ensure stock meets business requirements.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience in vehicle buying, automotive sales, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of the UK used car market.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to value vehicles accurately.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

• Experience purchasing vehicles through BCA, Manheim, Aston Barclay, or other UK auctions.
• Knowledge of vehicle appraisal systems.
• Experience using dealer management systems and Data analysis platforms

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with an attractive bonus structure.
• Company pension.
• Staff discounts.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.

Benefits

• Lunch on Hippo when passing probation
• Departmental incentives
• Works social events
• 2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal
• 5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave
• 10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher
• Employee of the quarter scheme
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.
• Internal development and progression opportunities
• Hippo Legends scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service