Job Description

About Us:

At Carsa, we're not just in the business of selling cars; we're in the business of creating exceptional experiences. As a forward-thinking and customer-centric company, we've positioned our customers and colleagues at the heart of everything we do. Our ethos revolves around making the car buying journey seamless for our customers while ensuring the delivery of excellent customer service at every touchpoint.

With a proud presence across eight retail outlets nationwide, Carsa maintains industry leadership with a commitment to high group standards. Our state-of-the-art preparation center ensures that each vehicle meets our stringent quality benchmarks, reflecting our dedication to excellence.

As we embark on an exciting phase of growth, Carsa is set to expand its retail arm in the near term, offering a multitude of opportunities for passionate individuals to join our team.

Overview

We're looking for a dynamic data-centric Vehicle Buyer to join the Carsa purchasing team. Data is at the very core of our day-to-day business helping to influence our decision making and drive efficiencies.

The is not purely about acquiring the best stock in the marketplace, but also about how we manage stock to get the best outcomes for our customers and our partners

Full Key Responsibilities

The role involves managing stock inventory day to day Maintaining and building relationships with our partners Analysing data to optimise margin, speed of sale, quality and volume Work closely with team members in the preparation department Identifying new opportunities for improvement within our purchasing and pricing model Collaborate with teams across the business to problem solve and improve process

What you need

Competent in using Google Sheets/Excel, PowerPoint or similar services Previous Automotive experience is not essential but would be an advantage Knowledge of car specifications across a wide breadth of manufactures would be beneficial The ability to read and interpret data Team player with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Comfortable working at pace and to multiple deadlines Excellent organisational skills and ability to deal with ambiguity and manage your time A starter-finisher with a willingness to show initiative A thorough and methodical approach with great attention to detail An ability to recognise opportunities and present solutions

Benefits:

Competitive Salary Birthday day off Death in service Insurance Critical Illness Cover Opportunities for career progression On-the-job training Company pension scheme 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 30 after 3 years' service and 33 after 5 years continuous service.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you within commuting distance of Southampton? Do you have previous automotive buying experience? Do you have a broad knowledge of car specifications?
Work Location: In person