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Vehicle Buyer
Newham, London
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 9 hours ago
- Salary
- £30,000 - 36,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- theo
- Closes
- 10 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Are you an experienced and successful Vehicle Buyer looking for a new challenge?
Discover an amazing opportunity with an automotive manufacturing company!
Vehicle Buyer in Beckton
Salary: Basic up to £36,000 plus Bonus
Working Hours: Monday – Friday – 9am – 6pm
Our client, a successful and growing independent vehicle specialist, is seeking a Vehicle Buyer to help source and purchase high-quality used vehicles from multiple channels.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious business where you’ll have the autonomy to work flexibly, make commercial decisions, and directly influence the success of the company’s vehicle stock strategy.
Vehicle Buyer Responsibilities:
Sourcing and acquiring used vehicles that meet the company’s quality, specification, and profitability targets.Using trade networks, auctions, online marketplaces, and direct-from-customer purchases to secure stock.Accurately appraising vehicles, factoring in age, condition, mileage, and preparation costs.Analysing market trends and pricing to ensure purchases maximise return on investment.Negotiating effectively with sellers to achieve the best possible purchase price.Building and maintaining strong relationships with trade partners, auction houses, and private sellers.Supporting the sales team by maintaining optimal stock levels to meet customer demand.
The Ideal Vehicle Buyer:
We’re looking for someone with a mix of industry know-how, commercial thinking, and the ability to spot a great deal when they see one.
You will ideally have:
Experience in vehicle buying, appraisal, or stock management (independent or franchised background considered).Strong negotiation skills and the confidence to close deals under pressure.Excellent knowledge of used vehicle values, specifications, and market trends.A proactive, self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently.Great communication skills and the ability to build long-term business relationships.A full UK driving licence with minimal penalty points.
Benefits:
Competitive basic salary plus performance-related bonus.Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.Flexible working with travel across the UK.Opportunity to work with an ambitious, growing independent specialist.Direct impact on the success and growth of the business — without corporate red tape.
You must be able to produce high quality work in a busy environment and be motivated through set targets, showing flexibility according to the needs of your team.
If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity within your already successful career and would like to join this highly successful prestige motor company, then APPLY today!
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application date, please assume we will not be progressing your application.
Ad ID: 5416927172
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