Description

CarVendee Hudson Automotive company, is looking forenergetic and driven Buyerto 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 Driver, it’s time to shift your career into gear with CarVendee

• The Buyer is ultimately responsible for acquiring inventory to help the Buy Team achieve its buy plans and supplying all Hudson Management Group dealerships with vehicles that are essential to achieving their monthly pre-owned volume and profit plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• 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.
• Supports the CarVendee Initiative; monitoring, appraising vehicles and coaching the CarVendee Team to achieve purchasing 650 vehicles monthly from the public.
• 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 stores. 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.
• Maintains professional appearance.

• 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

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