Used Car Buyer (Hybrid)
Stratstone
Porsche Centres
Competitive salary with bonus plus company car, pension, life assurance, single health care, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services
As Used Car Buyer, you’ll be joining the Porsche team with 7 x Centres across the UK. In this hybrid role you’ll be responsible for sourcing Used Vehicles nationwide to meet the aspirational sales volume and profitability of our Porsche dealers.
The Role
* Accountable for maintaining a retail stock profile in line with the company’s used car strategy
* Confidently sourcing, appraising, and negotiating the purchase of suitable vehicles from across the UK
* Working closely with Centres to ensure stock levels are reviewed and maintained in line with agreed profiles
* Analysing data to make informed decisions, reporting trends and insights to senior management, and supporting colleagues in understanding purchasing rationale
* Acting as an expert in the used car market by researching, comparing, and analysing stock to identify buying opportunities
The Person
* Proven success and experience in a buying or used sales leadership role within the automotive industry
* A self-starter with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and deadlines
* Always on the lookout for quality vehicles from all available sources, including trade and private sellers
* A highly influential and effective communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills
* Tenacious, driven, and creative, with the initiative to consistently deliver against targets
What we can offer you:
* Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
* Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
* Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
* Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive
* Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
* We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
* Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
* Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
* Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
* Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme
At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:
As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.
Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law.
We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email:. Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.