Used Car Buying Assistant

2 weeks ago


Derby, United Kingdom Inchcape Full time

Job Introduction
**Used Car Buying Assistant - Derby**

**£22,000pa**

This is a hugely exciting opportunity to make a real difference in growing our volume and profitability aspirations within used cars, by providing the structure and efficiency for our buying and disposals functions.

As a Buying Assistant you will support the Group Admin Manager and the Buying Team in administering the successful throughput of our stock. You will ensure that all vehicles purchased have had the necessary provenance, mileage and manufacturer checks, and that they come with the correct documentation when purchased to help speed up the process of ordering to.

Main Responsibilities
- Ensure vehicle stock systems are updated and monitored effectively
- Organise prompt payment for all Bulk Purchases
- Manage various processes for all centrally procured units
- Manual invoice process for both auction and refunds
- Effective use of the stock management system to allocate stock
- Ensure vehicle documentation is recorded and sent to relevant sites in a timely manner
- Timely completion of administration and operational tasks
- Liaise with the team to suggest improvements and ideas to increase efficiency
- Pro-active process improvements
- Effectively resolve both internal and external queries
- Month end stock reconciliation
- Ensure all task deadlines are met
- Maintain a simple and systematic filing system
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the business, market and new products
- Previous experience within an administrative role
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Organised, self-confident and enthusiastic
- Experience within the automotive industry would be advantageous
- Experience and a good understanding of Kerridge/ADP vehicle stock books is desirable



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