Automotive Buyer & Inspector

Job Details:

Job Location:

Portland, OR 97220 Position Type:
Full Time Travel Percentage:
Road Warrior Auto Savvy

Auto Savvy is one of the largest and fastest growing automotive dealers in the country, and we are looking for talented individuals who can help us accomplish our lofty goals. We currently have 20 stores located in 11 different states and we are just getting started. Auto Savvy truly has a unique and distinct advantage in delivering value and savings for our customers, really, we are not just saying that.

Join our team and assist in ensuring inventory and company expansion!

We are currently seeking an experienced Reconditioned and Salvage Vehicle (Car) Buyer or Body and Frame Inspector to join our Purchasing Team. The position will be responsible for purchasing vehicles at various auctions, rebuilder shops, trade networks and inspector vehicles.

• Do you believe in innovating to re-define the Retail Automotive Industry?
• Do you believe in giving maximum effort to achieve career paths with opportunities to learn vital roles and skills?
• Are you striving for meaningful work in a high-growth, promote-from-within organization?
• Do you seek internal satisfaction by serving others?
• Do you enjoy being in an achievement-oriented position?

In this role you will be responsible for, but not limited to the following job duties:

• Inspection
  • Complete a multi-point inspection to identify all other repairs needed, only recommending repairs needed.
  • Diagnose and identify root cause concerns as discussed with the customer.
  • Test drive to verify concerns with the vehicle as necessary.
  • Work with Suppliers and Auto Savvy personnel to correctly identify mechanical repairs needed as well as items found on the multi-point inspection to create parts and labor estimates for repair.
  • Test drive and inspect repaired vehicle to ensure that the problem(s) have been completely fixed.
  • Perform a complete post-repair inspection for quality, safety and reliability.
  • Communicate any failed items during quality control inspections.
• Inspector Management
  • Maintain the shop and service area for cleanliness.
  • Daily Stand-up Scrum Meeting with the Team.
  • Weekly Sprint Review.
  • Monthly personal development reviews with staff.
• Relationship Management
  • Sources, establishes, and maintains relationships with salvage title, vehicle rebuilders/suppliers, auctions, and various sources for the purpose of purchasing vehicles that meet Auto Savvy requirements.
  • Cold calling.
  • Direct shop visits.
  • Proper documentation of supplier visits.
  • Engaging suppliers in professional relationship.
  • Demonstrate financial benefits.
  • Resolving concerns with suppliers.
• Purchasing Cars
  • Monitors used automobile market for trends in vehicle values.
  • Maintains ongoing customer relations with Suppliers and Auction Personnel.
  • Meet with Suppliers and attend auctions to buy cars that meet Auto Savvy requirements.
  • Move cars from the designated customer drop off into and out of the staging area safely for transport to our retail dealership locations.
  • Recording/reporting of key information
    • Throughput
      • Specific Vehicles
      • Volume
    • Rates
    • Errors
    • Top Performers
    • Bottom Performers
    • Improvement plans
• Travel to out of market Rebuilders is required from 50% - 75% of the time.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Floor Manager
• Service Advisor
• Appraisal Manager
• Insurance Estimator
• Frame Inspector
• Other similar roles

• Prior automotive industry experience required with 3-5 years of previous buying experience either as a buyer or a used car manager.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to identify proper body repairs.
• Comfortab…