Sonic

Diversified automotive retail and service provider

Automotive Buyer

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBuena Park, CA, USA$70k - $130k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A solid understanding of retail and wholesale automobile sales processes is required.
Excellent analytical and vehicle valuation skills, with a strong process orientation, are required.
Excellent communication and customer service skills are required.
Experience with web-based search applications and tablet technology is required.
Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records are required.

Responsibilities

Obtain used-car inventory through customer and street purchases.
Set and negotiate pricing.
Understand reconditioning costs.
Make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company.
Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service.

Desired Qualifications

Management or prior purchasing experience is preferred.

Job Description

EchoPark Automotive is looking to hire an Automotive Buyer to be based in Buena Park, CA. If you’re a self-sufficient, independent, analytical person who enjoys working in a consumer-facing environment, this may be your position.

As an Automotive Buyer on the Acquisition Team, you will ensure the timely valuation and processing of used vehicle consumer inventory through street purchases. This position requires working well in a fast-paced environment and effectively communicating.

What You Will Do :

Obtain used-car inventory through customer and street purchases
Set and negotiate pricing
Understand reconditioning costs
Make financially sound purchasing decisions for the company
Convert inquiries at a high rate while maintaining profitability
Provide excellent internal and external customer service

What We Are Looking For :

Solid understanding of the retail and wholesale automobile sales processes
Excellent analytical and valuation skills, with a strong process orientation
Management or prior purchasing experience preferred
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Web-based search applications and tablet technology experience
Clean motor vehicle and criminal background records

What We Offer You :

Income potential of $70k to 130k
5 day work week
Medical / Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
401K

Qualifications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

Sonic

Diversified automotive retail and service provider

Sonic Automotive operates as a large, diversified automotive retail and service company in the United States, selling vehicles and providing automotive services, parts, and powersports products. It supports the full customer journey—from discovery to purchase to ongoing maintenance—using technology platforms and trained teammates to streamline buying, service scheduling, financing, and parts operations. The company differentiates itself through scale, a broad mix of brands, a wide store network, and ongoing tech-driven improvements that enhance guest experiences across many locations. Its goal is to become the most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in America, delivering ownership dreams and happiness to guests and teammates through expanding platforms, programs, and people.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
Founded: 1997

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