Acquisition Specialist - Full-time / Part-time

Job Location: 200 SW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

Position Type: Full Time

We’re AutoNation – America’s largest automotive retailer from coast to coast, with over 220 stores representing 34 different vehicle brands. Our vision is to be America’s best place to buy and service cars and trucks. We do this by attracting great people to join our team who will delight our Customers and drive Customer loyalty.

We offer great career opportunities from coast to coast, along with excellent pay programs, benefits, training and a culture where we strive to help our Associates be highly successful.

If you have the drive, we have the vehicle.

Position Overview

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing vehicles based on dealership needs.

Who Would I Interact With?
This position interacts daily with Customers, Store Management, Sales Associates, Service Advisors, and support staff, just to name a few.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

• Purchase used vehicles to support target inventory levels
• Create buying plan
• Coordinates deliveries with the suppliers
• Analyze market conditions and wholesale prices to ensure competitive inventory
• Leverage new technology to purchase vehicles
• Other functions and special projects may be assigned

What are the requirements for this job?

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Seven plus year's prior used vehicle re-marketing experience
• Strong computer knowledge including spreadsheets, word processing, order entry, inventory systems
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to efficiently tackle tactical objectives to achieve strategic goals
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and follow up consistently
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Ability to travel to states within the continental United States

AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.