MINI Manufacturer, Auction and Lease Buyer - Sytner Buying Team

About the role
Join our dynamic Buying team at Sytner Group, a leading provider in the automotive industry. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and quality vehicles to our representing dealers. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a talented and experienced MINI buyer to take us to the next level.
About you
As a MINI Manufacturer, Auction, and Lease Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating and purchasing MINI vehicles from our manufacturer, auctions and Lease companies.
You will play a crucial role in ensuring our inventory meets the demands and expectations of our customers while maintaining profitability for the company.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role
Vehicle Sourcing: Identify and source MINI vehicles from manufacturers, auctions and Lease companies to replenish inventory.
Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis to understand current trends, pricing and demand for MINI vehicles.
Negotiation: Negotiate pricing with manufacturers, auction houses and Lease companies to secure the best car purchasing opportunities.
Vehicle Evaluation: Evaluate the condition, history, and value of MINI vehicles to make informed purchasing decisions.
Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturer, auction houses and Lease companies to facilitate ongoing partnerships.
Qualifications
Proven experience in automotive purchasing is preferred
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive favourable outcomes.
Excellent analytical abilities with a keen eye for detail.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Why Sytner?
Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.
We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 33 days inc. bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Career Development
• Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
• Discounted Car Schemes
• High Street Discounts
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• One day a year paid voluntary / community work
• Business social events

At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process.
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We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships.
We pride ourselves on ‘Developing Talent and ‘Building Careers’ and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.