What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Used Car Buyer position at AutoZone?
The buyer position is critical to the growth and success of LKQ. An LKQ buyer is responsible for bidding vehicles through online auto auction services, based on the value of usable parts. You will be monitoring multiple auctions daily.
Essential Job Duties:
Visually inspect damaged or totaled vehicles, either on-site or through photographs
Make assessments of the re-use ability of various parts based on condition
Predict unseen damage by analyzing impact direction and angle
Use bidding software to accurately estimate the total value of marketable parts from each individual vehicle
Use an internet based VIN decoder to research specific part details or trim package variances
Increase or discount the dollar value of certain parts using established bidding rules and usage parameters
Make judgments based on supply and demand analysis
Field phone calls from private parties wishing to sell their personal vehicle for salvage and make an estimate of the value, based on descriptions over the phone and/or photos sent by e-mail
Use company software to generate quote reference numbers detailing bid specifics and information. Research part prices
Participate in live online auctions, often multiple auctions simultaneously using mid sheets listing the maximum dollar amount to be bid for each vehicle
Pay Rate: $18.00 (varies to $25.00 based on experience)
Salary : $18 - $25