Blackburn
Job description: \n We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Car Buyer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for the automotive industry and strong negotiation skills to source, evaluate, and purchase quality used vehicles. \n The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a high-quality vehicle stock by identifying buying opportunities, negotiating competitive prices, and building lasting relationships with suppliers, dealerships, auctions, and private sellers. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Source and purchase quality used vehicles from auctions, trade contacts, dealerships, and private sellers.\n, • Accurately assess vehicle condition, history, specifications, and market value.\n, • Negotiate purchase prices to maximise profitability.\n, • Monitor market trends, pricing, and stock demand.\n, • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and industry contacts.\n, • Ensure all purchases comply with company procedures and legal requirements.\n, • Complete all vehicle documentation accurately and efficiently.\n, • Work closely with the sales and preparation teams to ensure stock meets business requirements.\n\n What We're Looking For \n Essential \n\n • Previous experience in vehicle buying, automotive sales, or a similar role.\n, • Strong knowledge of the UK used car market.\n, • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.\n, • Ability to value vehicles accurately.\n, • Commercial awareness and attention to detail.\n, • Full UK driving licence.\n, • Strong organisational and time management skills.\n\n Desirable \n\n • Experience purchasing vehicles through BCA, Manheim, Aston Barclay, or other UK auctions.\n, • Knowledge of vehicle appraisal systems.\n, • Experience using dealer management systems and Data analysis platforms\n\n What We Offer \n\n • Competitive salary with an attractive bonus structure.\n, • Company pension.\n, • Staff discounts.\n, • Opportunities for career progression.\n, • Ongoing training and development.\n, • Friendly and supportive working environment.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Lunch on Hippo when passing probation\n, • Departmental incentives\n, • Works social events\n, • 2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal\n, • 5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave\n, • 10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher\n, • Employee of the quarter scheme\n, • Refer a friend scheme.\n, • Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.\n, • Internal development and progression opportunities\n, • Hippo Legends scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service\n\n