Purchasing Agent
Purchasing Agent
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Purchasing Agent at Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville is responsible for ensuring the dealership has uptodate inventory and excellent customer service. This position will create opportunities to increase sales by connecting our customers to the newest vehicles available. The Purchasing Agent will inform customers of options and advantages pertaining to vehicle purchases and advise management on purchasing decisions. This is a fulltime base plus commission position located in Strongsville Ohio.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a fulltime base plus commission position. There are numerous benefits associated with this position including but not limited to: medical dental vision and 401K.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Gather and analyze customer needs and come up with a plan to meet their interests.
Research markets to identify appropriate vehicles their availability time frames etc.
Negotiate and conclude contracts.
Monitor and control delivery and quality of vehicles.
Manage the direct contracts and inventory management to ensure that the inventory levels are optimized for the Stores needs.
Manage vehicle acquisition and ordering process from start to finish.
Utilize indepth knowledge of resources and platforms provided by the employer.
Evaluate and appraise used vehicles based on market conditions vehicle history and condition.
Collaborate with used car buying team on market trends buying strategies and consumer demand.
Maintain detailed records of all vehicles purchased.
REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrated knowledge of the automotive industry product lines vehicle specifications and pricing.
Ability to work independently selfmotivated and problem solve.
Ability to work well with team members and colleagues providing and accepting constructive feedback.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Minimum 2 years of auto industry experience in purchasing and/or inventory management highly preferred.
Professional friendly customer service approach and a positive attitude.
Demonstrate process leadership capabilities leveraging process changes and technology.
Valid drivers license and clean driving record.
Proficient computer skills and familiarity with automotive valuation tools.
EEOC STATEMENT
Serpentini Chevrolet of Strongsville is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its employment related processes on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring promotion termination layoff recall transfer leave of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
