Job Description
The Vehicle Buyer is responsible for the acquisition and sale of salvage vehicles through the IAA platform, supporting the organization’s remarketing strategy and commercial objectives. The role involves active participation in daily auctions, where the incumbent will develop market knowledge, refine buying judgement, and identify and execute purchasing opportunities in response to changing market conditions, while contributing to consistent purchase and sale volumes and maximizing profit margin. The Vehicle Buyer applies valuation fundamentals and sound commercial judgement to make informed buying decisions, while building effective internal and external relationships to support stock flow, reporting accuracy, and overall auction performance.
The role works closely with valuations, marketing, and remarketing teams to ensure vehicles are purchased, managed, and sold in line with business requirements.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities;
Buying & selling vehicles (building to 90% of time) Source, assess, and purchase suitable salvage vehicles. Manage turnaround times, ensuring vehicles are prepped and listed efficiently. Maximise margin while upholding compliance, safety, and process standards. Clerking sales (20% for first 12 Months then down to 10%) Support weekly sales by clerking auctions to keep pace with fluctuating markets and valuations. Assisting the valuation team (20% for first 12 Months then down to 10%) Provide support to valuers with accurate assessments and market feedback.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field (preferred).
Experience within car wholesaling, dealership, Auction, vehicle sales or Salvage Industry is preferred.