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We're hiring a Retail Vehicle Buyer to focus on sourcing cars directly from individuals - via trade-ins, online listings, and private owners. You'll lead our strategy to buy quality stock for resale, managing both digital leads and in-person evaluations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and contact private sellers online (Facebook, classifieds, etc.)
• Organize trade-in evaluations and close purchases
• Attend car expos and local fairs to source vehicles
• Evaluate vehicles for purchase, negotiate pricing and terms
• Work with sales team to align stock with demand
  
  

• Experience in B2C purchasing, sourcing, or valuations
• Ability to negotiate and close with individuals
• Familiar with vehicle inspection and pricing tools
• Good organizational and lead-follow-up skills
• Driver's license required
  
  

• Fixed salary plus performance-based commissions
• Clear path for career advancement within the company
• Regular training to enhance skills and stay competitive in the market
• A vibrant, team-focused work environment with a culture of success

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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We’re hiring a Retail Vehicle Buyer to focus on sourcing cars directly from individuals – via trade-ins, online listings, and private owners. You’ll lead our strategy to buy quality stock for resale, managing both digital leads and in-person evaluations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and contact private sellers online (Facebook, classifieds, etc.).
• Organize trade-in evaluations and close purchases.
• Attend car expos and local fairs to source vehicles.
• Evaluate vehicles for purchase, negotiate pricing and terms.
• Work with sales team to align stock with demand.

• Experience in B2C purchasing, sourcing, or valuations.
• Ability to negotiate and close with individuals.
• Familiar with vehicle inspection and pricing tools.
• Good organizational and lead-follow-up skills.
• Driver’s license required.

• Fixed salary plus performance-based commissions.
• Clear path for career advancement within the company.
• Regular training to enhance skills and stay competitive in the market.
• A vibrant, team-focused work environment with a culture of success.

Our Client, a leader in the Retail industry with branches in Durban and Cape Town, providing a wide range of products to their various stores, is seeking to appoint a committed, suitably qualified, and experienced individual to fill the position of Retail Head Buyer for their KZN Region. The successful candidate will be based in their Mobeni Offices in Durban.

The Head Buyer will report to and operate under the direction of the General Manager and CEO.

• Researching, sourcing, and developing products, ensuring the best range offering for the market.
• Understanding the target market and analyzing trends to make informed buying decisions.
• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating for the best prices, quantities, and delivery timescales.
• Conducting competitive shopping and market analysis.
• Understanding retail pricing structures and cost implications.
• Monitoring stock quality and escalating discrepancies to suppliers and management.
• Running and analyzing reports regularly.
• Coordinating with the Planning Team and Suppliers.
• Assisting the Buying Team in planning promotional activities.
• Visiting stores regularly to build trust with Operators, Operations Managers, and the Ops Team.
• Traveling to meet suppliers, source products, and attend trade fairs as required.
• Controlling and providing direction to the Buying department.

• Grade 12 (Twelve).
• A relevant Diploma or Degree would be an advantage.
• At least 3 (Three) years of experience in a similar role within Retail or FMCG environments.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Creative mindset and product flair.
• Good understanding of the target market.
• Decision-making ability.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to manage the Buying Department staff.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work well in a team.
• Good organizational skills.
• Drive and determination.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to cope under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Hands-on, team player, passionate, confident, and disciplined.

Market-related salary of R30,000 - R45,000 per month.

If you meet the requirements and wish to apply, please send your CV to Nontobeko Khuzwayo at Also, register on our database and update your CV if any of the following details have changed:

• Personal details (marital status, contact info)
• Education and qualifications
• Employment history

If you do not meet the listed qualifications and experience, please do not apply, as you will not be considered. We aim to reply to all applicants but due to high volume, please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within two weeks.

Indgro Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd, trading as Indgro Multi Services Group, is a member of APSO and adheres to its Code of Ethics and Professional Practice, including but not limited to:

• No charges to candidates for recruitment services.
• Equal opportunity employment policy.
• No guarantee of employment upon application.