Automotive Buyer (f/m/d) - Jobs in St. Catharines, ON

Job Description

YOUR ROLEOn a journey of hyper growth and transformation towards e-mobility solutions, we are currently looking for some great new colleagues across different areas to join our global team of 150+ amazing people from 20+ nationalities in four different locations.AEC is a forward-thinking global automotive solutions company, and a great destination for international top talent. Our purpose is to continuously challenge the status quo of the traditional automotive industry, take the best ideas to the next level, and develop the best possible solutions. Talking about the next level, we believe in #people and fresh thinking and aim to inspire all team members towards real collaboration and co-creating. We also believe that tech and data are key to enhancing our 25 years of experience, so it is no surprise that one of our strategic pillars is #technology.We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits, innovative thinkers, creative minds, tech geeks, collaboration pros and top experts to help us kick off and lead first of its kind projects and help us build a digital ecosystem for the e-mobility era.We are looking for an automotive buyer to join our North American Export purchasing team! If you have a passion for cars and want to join a fast growing business, get in touch!Qualified candidates must be self motivated and driven for success.The position is based in our office in St. Catharines, Canada.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Source inventory from Canadian Dealerships.
• Build strong relationships with various sellers across the market.
• Inspect vehicle conditions, damage reports, and accident history to strengthen buying decisions.
• Effectively coordinate/collaborate with multiple departments (Logistics, Sales and Accounting).
• Hit weekly/monthly targets based on assigned purchase requirements.

YOUR PROFILEThe ideal candidate will have the following skills & abilities

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience purchasing vehicles in a dealership environment is considered a valuable asset, but not a requirement.
• Passion for automobiles and an adept knowledge of vehicle brands, makes, models and market trends.
• Self starter with the ability to work independently and expertly prioritize tasks to optimize output.
• Proven experience juggling multiple ongoing projects.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high pressure work environment.
• Other items to note: Communication, Problem Resolution/Analysis, Customer Service, Team/Individual Contributor, Leadership, Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Skill/Effort.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years experience relating to automotive Wholesale and Used vehicle acquisition.
• OMVIC Certification (Asset).
• Post secondary degree (asset).

Our Corporate Values

• Adaptability: we love change!
• Reliability: we say what we do and we do what we say.
• Professionalism: we have what it takes.
• Leadership: we all take ownership.
• Growth: we are committed to continuous improvement...
• Kindness: we put people first.

WHAT YOULL GET IN RETURN

• The opportunity to shape and grow an industry-leading automotive distributor
• A flexible, collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment
• Many opportunities for personal and professional development
• Competitive employer-paid benefits and compensation package
• And much, much more!

About usAuto Export Corporation (AEC) is a global automotive distributor and a service provider for OEMs and suppliers in the areas of general distribution (official Stellantis, former Fiat Chrysler, importer and distributor of Dodge & RAM vehicles and parts in Europe), market homologation incl. own R&D facility and processing center in Antwerp, parts distribution and warehouse, automotive consulting, automotive finance (partner of Santander Consumer Bank in key European markets), fleet operations, logistics solutions as well as retail operations. AEC has local operations and facilities in its focus markets in NAFTA, EMEA and APAC. Customers turn to AEC for its reliable solutions and existing infrastructure that includes a vast contractual network of retail dealerships and key partners in the automotive industry.Quick Apply

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