Automotive Used Vehicle Buyer

Job overview

The Automotive Used Vehicle Buyer role is onsite in Columbus, OH, with at least 20 onsite hours required permanently and 20–35 onsite hours at the start. Compensation is described as a competitive base-plus-commission structure; numeric pay is not specified. The buyer supports the dealership’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram buying team. The buyer evaluates and acquires used vehicles using market awareness, sales data, and mechanical judgment to select inventory with retail potential. The role works with the service department on reconditioning costs and tracks market trends to support inventory and profit goals.

What you'll do

• Evaluate, bid on, and acquire used vehicles through wholesale auctions, off-lease vehicles, rental fleets, and dealership networks
• assess retail viability using market tools, repair costs, turn time, and local demand
• develop purchasing channels
• coordinate with the service department on incoming vehicles and reconditioning workflow
• and monitor regional sales trends, seasonal demand, and wholesale/retail margins.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

automotive used vehicle buyer

columbus oh

bob caldwell automotive

onsite

base plus commission

used vehicle acquisition

vehicle appraisals

wholesale auctions

inventory buying

reconditioning costs

market trends

dealership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• career growth potential

Why this role

Onsite role requiring at least 20 hours onsite permanently; base plus commission; health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and holiday pay

About the employer

Bob Caldwell Automotive, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: New Car Dealers. Sector: 44.