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Truck Center inventory buyer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a results-driven Inventory Buyer to lead the acquisition strategy for our growing Truck Center operation. This role is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, purchasing, and managing retail-ready truck inventory to support a targeted sales volume of 30+ units per month.
The ideal candidate understands market dynamics, gross profit management, and the urgency required in today’s competitive used-truck environment.
This is a high-impact position directly tied to dealership profitability.
Inventory Acquisition & Sourcing- Source trucks through auctions (in-lane and online), dealer trades, private sellers, fleet accounts, and service-drive opportunities
- Develop relationships with wholesalers, fleet managers, and independent sellers
- Identify high-demand units based on current market trends and dealership turn objectives
- Monitor market pricing using vAuto, ACV, Manheim, and other data tools
- Maintain inventory mix aligned with demand (light duty, heavy duty, diesel, commercial)
- Track:
- Days to line
- Days in inventory
- Front-end gross per unit
- ROI on purchased inventory
- Provide weekly acquisition performance reporting
- 3+ years of automotive/truck buying experience preferred
- Strong understanding of auction platforms and wholesale market trends
- Proven track record of profitable inventory acquisition
- Ability to analyze MMR, market data, and retail pricing models
- Close attention to detail in reconditioning forecasting
- Self-motivated and performance-driven
- Competitive base salary
- Performance bonus based on:
- Gross profit generated
- Turn rate performance
- Inventory aging control
- Potential additional incentive for sourcing off-auction units
- High-growth truck center environment
- Performance-based compensation
- Strong leadership support
- Opportunity for advancement into the Inventory Director or Used Car Director role
- ✔ Decisive and disciplined buyer
- ✔ Understands truck market cycles
- ✔ Data-driven but instinctive
- ✔ Entrepreneurial mindset
- ✔ Accountable to gross and turn
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