What are the responsibilities and job description for the Used Car Buyer position at Hudson Automotive Group?
Job Details
Job Location: Lexus of Dayton - Centerville, OH
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Lexus of Dayton, a Hudson Automotive company is looking for energetic and driven Buyer to join our team. Hudson Automotive is one of the fastest growing auto dealer groups and management companies in the Southeast U.S. If you are an experienced Used Vehicle Buyer, it’s time to shift your career into gear with Hudson Automotive.
What we offer:
- Top Compensation: Base salary of $3000 monthly, with performance bonus opportunities.
- Collaborative work environment and customer centric culture
- Flexible Schedule: Monday-Saturday, with one day off during the week. No Sundays.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Vacation/Holidays
- Paid Training
- Employee development through training and advancement opportunities
- Employee discounts on products & services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Achieves weekly buy plans agreed upon by the stores and the Corporate Purchasing Manager.
- Purchases vehicles in volume (100 monthly) through physical auctions, online auctions and rental companies. Including but not limited to Manheim.com, Ove.com, Smart Auction, Hertz, Enterprise and Adesa.com. Knows how to purchase vehicles in a live or buy now format.
- Assist the purchasing manager in coaching and developing buy team members. Takes on direct mentees and trains them to become successful buyers.
- Has a thorough understanding of vAuto, Stockwave and other tools used to manage/acquire inventory. Uses these tools to acquire vehicles that are best suited for each store’s strategy factoring in sales history and local area trends to determine the best purchasing mix.
- Maintains a working relationship and an open line of communication with each store’s GMs, GSMs, UCMs and Controllers.
- Ensures that all purchase documents for vehicles purchased each day are sent to the stores daily for payment. Updates a log/spreadsheet designated by the Inventory Manager to keep all necessary associates up to date on all purchases.
- Coordinates transportation and tracking of all vehicles purchased for the store. Achieves an average transportation time of three days or less.
- Submits, tracks and follows up with vehicle arbitrations. Makes sound decisions knowing when to ask for an adjustment and when to return a vehicle to ensure the most positive outcome for the stores.
- Keeps abreast of and ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations regarding the used-vehicle industry.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Qualifications
Salary : $3,000
