Used Car Buyer/ Field Buyer

Job Title: Buyer
Department: Asset Management
Reports To: Senior Buyer(s), Dir. of Service Ops and Sr. VP of Asset Mgmt.

Must live in Eastern Pennsylvania, North or Central Florida or Virginia

Travel up to 100% of the time

POSITION SUMMARY

Follow established company policies and procedures to inspect, diagnose and purchase the required vehicles
necessary for sales volume objectives. Buyer may also be responsible for liquidation of Company Store repossessed
and trade vehicles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely and efficiently, manage the flow of all vehicles to and from the specific auctions or wholesalers.
• Coordinate the preparation, transfer and liquidation of all repo’s and trade’s.
• Adhere to the Asset Management parameters of the "Buy-no-Buy List".
• Maintain average initial purchase price as set forth by the company.
• Purchase the require quantity and quality of vehicles set forth by management.
• Purchase quality vehicles that result in fair reconditioning costs.
• Monthly, average less than 7% failure/rejection rate on purchases.
• Consistently focus on and communicate market trends.
• Assist Company Stores with potential rejections.
• Arrange for and manage strong relationships with transportation companies.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with wholesalers.
• Communicate with several layers of Company Store Management.
• Have a high sense of urgency and a sense of ownership when completing tasks.
• At times, working within a Company Store to assist them to help resolve issues.
• Spend adequate time to inspect and diagnose auction and wholesalers units prior to purchasing.
• Completing a Buyers Check Log when needed and forwarding it on to the right person.
• Must complete appropriate paperwork and reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Comply with company standards on fuel, cell phones, gas cards and personal time.

WORK HABITS AND ABILITIES

These are habits that we have found to relate to on the job success. They are also areas that are rated on the J.D. Byrider Annual Performance Review (PPAR).

• Ability to meet deadlines
• Accuracy and thoroughness
• Individual contribution
• Team oriented
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to learn
• Ability to teach
• Ability to work with co-workers
• Ability to work with supervisors
• Ability to offer new ideas
• Ability to assume responsibility
• Timely and outstanding concern for attendance
• Honest in all work and customer relations
• Concern for total customer service

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years Work Related Experience
• Any ASE certifications.
• Appropriate experience and knowledge can make up for formal
• educational requirements as stated above.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions,
• and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to
• customers or peers.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license
• Must meet all the requirements for insurability by J.D. Byrider’s auto insurance carrier

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Buyer directly reports to the appointed Senior Buyer, Director of Service Operations and/or Senior VP of Asset
Management.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO:

• Handle prolonged standing and walking
• Lifting of automotive parts required to effectively satisfy job requirements
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
• Work extended days approximately 10-12 hours a day
• Handle stressful situations and work in a fast paced environment
• Interpret reports and information used to impact success of the company
• Average vision, hearing and speaking skills are required to meet performance and customer service objectives
• Adapt to fumes or airborne particles
• Adapt to a loud working environment
• Verbal communication with customers or employees
• Adapt to severe climate variances
• Have access to transportation
• Work an average of 45-50 hours per week but also willing to work extended hours as needed
• Have basic computer knowledge
• Overtime may be required