Entry Level Vehicle Buyer

About the company
Inchcape Australia, part of a global organisation is a market leader in the automotive services sector. We proudly import and distribute Subaru, Peugeot, and Citroen, retail quality vehicles on behalf of our brand partners through Trivett Automotive Retail and provide premium parts logistics and vehicle delivery services with AutoNexus.
Our vision is to be to be "The world's most trusted automotive Distributor and Retailer" through our key global strategies.
A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Entry Level Buyer to join our Trivett team in Melbourne. The Trivett Automotive Retail brand is represented by our individual dealerships who are located around Australia.
Why should you make the move to Trivett?
- Global career opportunities and progression as a member of a global company, Inchcape.
- Additional days off - extra 3 days of paid Family Leave every 3 years, plus 1 day each year of paid Volunteer Leave.
- Corporate Health Plan through Bupa which includes discounts on pet/car/home and contents insurance, and complimentary access to the Bupa Life Skills Program (series of online, interactive sessions).
- Access to our employee benefits program including company car rental program, discounts on vehicle purchases and services, free annual flu vaccination and an employee wellbeing program.

About the Role
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role provides the used-car sales department with a supply of marketable used cars and assists the Procurement Manager in maximising sales opportunities through effective valuing and buying trade stock.
Further to the above the duties and responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Valuing vehicles offered for trade in
- Arranging direct purchase of stock to meet the trading needs of the used car sales centres
- Ensure online valuation leads are actioned
- Support retail sites by achieving monthly vehicle acquisition targets
- Ensure suitable stock mix is available
- Maintain strong relationships with the team
- Provide supporting documentation for all deals within approved timeframes

Further to the above some of your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
**About you**:

- Previous experience working in a purchasing team - desirable not essential
- Good knowledge of purchasing, commercial understanding, and cost breakdown - desirable not essential
- Negotiation skills
- Valid drivers licence
- Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation that supports personal development, career growth, celebrates diversity and recognises the benefits a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and customer experience.