Fleet Purchasing Officer - Used Vehicles

Key Responsibilities

• Source used vehicles from fleet owners, leasing companies, corporate accounts, dealerships, and wholesale suppliers.

• Identify and develop new supplier relationships to expand the company's vehicle sourcing network.

• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, from identifying potential vehicles to price negotiation, purchase approval, and vehicle handover.

• Negotiate purchase prices and commercial terms to ensure competitive acquisition costs and target profitability.

• Assess vehicle market value by analyzing current market prices, vehicle specifications, mileage, model year, condition, and resale potential.

• Coordinate vehicle inspections and review inspection reports to evaluate vehicle condition, repair requirements, and potential risks.

• Evaluate bulk purchasing opportunities and fleet disposal deals to maximize sourcing efficiency.

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure consistent access to suitable vehicle inventory.

• Coordinate with internal teams, including Sales, Auctions, Operations, Inspection, Finance, and Logistics, to ensure smooth purchasing and vehicle transfer processes.

• Verify vehicle documentation, ownership records, and other required paperwork before completing purchases.

• Monitor automotive market trends, used vehicle prices, competitor activities, and supply opportunities.

• Maintain accurate records of supplier information, purchase orders, negotiated prices, vehicle details, and transaction status.

• Track procurement performance against targets, including purchase volume, acquisition costs, sourcing efficiency, and vehicle quality.

• Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, market opportunities, and procurement results.

• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval limits, and applicable Saudi regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field is preferred.

• Proven experience in used vehicle purchasing, automotive procurement, fleet acquisition, or wholesale vehicle trading.

• Experience dealing directly with fleet operators, leasing companies, or corporate vehicle owners is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of the Saudi used car market, vehicle pricing, and resale values.

• Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.

• Ability to evaluate purchasing opportunities based on vehicle condition, market value, and expected resale profitability.

• Good understanding of vehicle inspection processes and automotive documentation.

• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing or inventory management systems.

• Fluency in Arabic is required; English proficiency is an advantage.

• Ability to work in a target-driven environment and manage multiple purchasing opportunities simultaneously.

• Valid Saudi driving license is preferred, depending on operational requirements.