Reporting directly to the senior sales manager, this position is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the dealership's purchasing function, either independently or in collaboration with a co-manager. The role carries full responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling purchasing activities to ensure the department meets its operational, financial, and inventory objectives.
While the acquisition of specific vehicles is a core activity, the position is fundamentally accountable for establishing purchasing strategy, overseeing execution, and ensuring the overall performance and success of the function. These management responsibilities are exercised with a high degree of autonomy and without day-to-day supervision, with accountability focused on departmental outcomes and business results.
The Following Duties will be Performed in this Position
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the sourcing and acquisition of pre-owned vehicle inventory through auctions, trade-ins, private sales, and digital platforms
Develop and implement purchasing policies, sourcing strategies, and approval thresholds governing inventory acquisitions
Manage and control the inventory purchasing budget, including forecasting acquisition needs and monitoring expenditures
Oversee the use of automotive market intelligence tools (e.g., vAuto, CARFAX, Drive AI) to evaluate pricing and support data-driven purchasing decisions
Direct the design and execution of targeted vehicle acquisition campaigns (email, SMS, and digital outreach)
Identify, evaluate, and maintain supply channels including auctions, online marketplaces, and direct sellers
Lead negotiations and oversee the appraisal and purchase of vehicles, ensuring competitive pricing and compliance
Establish and enforce internal purchasing procedures to ensure all acquisitions comply with organizational standards
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume attention Geoff Jessup by email to carterhondahire@gmail.com