What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Purchasing Agent position at Sandhills Pick N Pull?
About the Job
The Vehicle Purchasing Representative (Car Buyer) is responsible for providing quality, efficient customer service regarding vehicle purchases. Car Buyers are required to purchase vehicles, build relationships with vendors, conduct call outs, verify the accuracy of documents and ensure all required forms are filled out and signed correctly.
Essential Functions:
- Verify ownership documents match VINs on the physical vehicle received and the documents comply with local, state and federal laws.
- Schedule appointments with customers and/or contact tow vendors for vehicle pick-ups.
- Purchase all vehicles delivered to the store, in accordance with local, state and federal laws, and company policy.
- Receive the vehicles delivered daily in the POS database.
- Issue payments for vehicles and tows while maintaining and managing the daily check summary.
- Organize, maintain, and retain copies/file, vehicle transfers and purchases.
- Monitor and respond to incoming and outgoing telephone calls, faxes and emails.
- Produce the daily, weekly and monthly reports, as required.
- Complete any due diligence needed for vehicle purchasings.
Required Skills
Qualifications:
- Proficient in general computer skills such as data entry and e-mail.
- Able to communicate with customers/vendors in a professional and efficient manner.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to use time wisely and prioritize multiple competing tasks.
- Able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including overtime.
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus, but not required.
- Ability to obtain and retain knowledge of company policies and procedures.
- Basic automotive knowledge/experience is required.
Physical Activities Required to Perform Essential Functions:
- Standing, lifting, walking, bending, and stretching are required regularly to perform customer care, production, and environmental/safety responsibility functions.
- Ability to maintain cleanliness of the facility by mopping, sweeping, etc. as required.
- Vision must be sufficient to perform job functions safely as described above.
- Able to work on feet (stand and walk) for assigned work shift.
Job Conditions:
- Exposure on a regular basis to outdoor weather conditions.
- Periodic exposure to minimal chemical hazards.
Required Experience
All U.S. applicants must be 18 years of age or older and all Canada applicants must be 16 years of age or older.
Carolina Pick N Pull participates in e-verify for all U.S. new hires.
Carolina Pick N Pull, Inc. administers a pre-employment drug screen and background check for U.S. new hires.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer Carolina Pick N Pull. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, disability status, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, age, prior industrial injury, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status under local, state or federal law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- Procurement: 1 year (Preferred)
- Purchasing: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $16 - $17
