About the Role
This role involves procuring vehicles from wholesale channels, trade partners, and dealer networks to stock dealerships with high-quality, profitable vehicles. It is a fast-paced, commercially focused position where efficient and profitable vehicle sourcing directly contributes to business success.
Responsibilities
- Source, appraise, and purchase vehicles through wholesale networks, auctions, and dealer contacts
- Build, maintain, and grow relationships with wholesalers, dealers, and trade partners
- Negotiate pricing and secure profitable purchases in line with market demand
- Accurately appraise and evaluate vehicles to ensure quality and value
- Work closely with sales, operations, and logistics teams to ensure smooth vehicle acquisition and delivery
- Stay across market trends, pricing shifts, and competitive activity
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Automotive Buyer with a strong track record in wholesale vehicle sourcing
- Established network and relationships across wholesale, dealer, and trade channels
Skills
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Results-driven mindset
- In-depth knowledge of the used car market, including prestige, exotic, and commercial vehicles
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to contribute to a high-performing team
- Sharp eye for detail
- Strong commercial acumen
Location
- Flexible with location base
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- AUD 100000 - AUD 220000 yearly
Benefits
- Uncapped Earnings
- Paid day of Leave to celebrate your Birthday
- Access to a fully funded Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity to develop skills and experience with one of Australia's most prominent brands
- Competitive salary package with performance incentives
- Career growth opportunities across a national automotive network
About the Company
- Dutton Automotive is Australia’s leading retailer and wholesaler of pre-owned vehicles
- Over 300 staff across 20 dealerships nationally
- Strong backing from Sojitz Corporation
- Continuing to grow presence in the prestige, luxury, and commercial automotive market
- Australia’s largest pre-owned automotive group
- Works with industry-leading brands, including Dutton One and Auto Mega Warehouse
- Supportive, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial culture
