Buyer Work, Jobs in Preston (with Salaries)

Car Buyer
Hippo Motor Group —Blackburn
- £40,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Category Buyer
Victrex —Thornton Cleveleys
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Hybrid work
12d
Buyer and Planner
Supply Technologies —Preston
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
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Junior/Assistant Buyer
Pro-Plumb NW LTD —Manchester
- £14,560.00 - £23,132.20 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
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Purchasing Assistant
Lovania Nurseries Ltd —Preston
- From £13.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- ERP systems
- Administrative experience
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
Head of Sourcing
REPRESENT —Bolton
- Travel
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Purchasing Administrator (MAT Leave cover, Min 12 months fixed term)
Festive Lights Ltd —Chorley
- £26,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Procurement and Operations Coordinator
Shaw Renewables Ltd —Liverpool
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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6d
Group Purchasing Manager
VetPlus —Lytham
- Up to £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Continuous improvement
- Business
Procurement Manager
MBDA —Bolton
- £48,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Free parking
Procurement, Stores and Facilities Manager
TF Jones Property Services —St Helens
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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12d
Procurement Apprentice
MGF —Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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9d
Buyer - Men's Apparel
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee discount
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Assistant Buyer - Menswear
Matalan —Liverpool
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- Mentoring
- Employee discount
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5d
Senior Commodity Buyer - Fixed Term Contract
Alexander Dennis —Skelmersdale
- Call to connect
- ERP systems
- Business
- Negotiation
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Senior Procurement Specialist
Babcock International —Warrington
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- No degree
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Buying Administrator
RS Integrated Supply —Warrington
- Organisational skills
- Time management
5d
Key Account Buying Manager
RMS International (UK) Ltd. —Manchester
- Full-time
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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12d
Buying Manager - Women's Apparel
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Team management
- Training & development
- Employee discount
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Procurement - Technology Lead
JDSPORTS —Bury
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Employee discount
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Car Buyer

Hippo Motor Group -
Blackburn

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£40,000 - £60,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Annual leave
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Motor vehicle sales experience
Negotiated procurement
Vehicle Valuation
Communication skills
Negotiation
Time management

Full job description

We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Car Buyer to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for the automotive industry and strong negotiation skills to source, evaluate, and purchase quality used vehicles.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a high-quality vehicle stock by identifying buying opportunities, negotiating competitive prices, and building lasting relationships with suppliers, dealerships, auctions, and private sellers.

Key Responsibilities

Source and purchase quality used vehicles from auctions, trade contacts, dealerships, and private sellers.
Accurately assess vehicle condition, history, specifications, and market value.
Negotiate purchase prices to maximise profitability.
Monitor market trends, pricing, and stock demand.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and industry contacts.
Ensure all purchases comply with company procedures and legal requirements.
Complete all vehicle documentation accurately and efficiently.
Work closely with the sales and preparation teams to ensure stock meets business requirements.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Previous experience in vehicle buying, automotive sales, or a similar role.
Strong knowledge of the UK used car market.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Ability to value vehicles accurately.
Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
Full UK driving licence.
Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

Experience purchasing vehicles through BCA, Manheim, Aston Barclay, or other UK auctions.
Knowledge of vehicle appraisal systems.
Experience using dealer management systems and Data analysis platforms

What We Offer

Competitive salary with an attractive bonus structure.
Company pension.
Staff discounts.
Opportunities for career progression.
Ongoing training and development.
Friendly and supportive working environment.

Benefits

Lunch on Hippo when passing probation
Departmental incentives
Works social events
2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal
5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave
10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher
Employee of the quarter scheme
Refer a friend scheme.
Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.
Internal development and progression opportunities
Hippo Legends scheme
Eye care vouchers
Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Referral programme

Application question(s):

Do you have previous experience in vehicle buying, automotive sales, or a similar role.

Work Location: In person

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buyer jobs in preston

Car Buyer

Category Buyer

Buyer and Planner

Junior/Assistant Buyer

Purchasing Assistant

Head of Sourcing

Purchasing Administrator (MAT Leave cover, Min 12 months fixed term)

Procurement and Operations Coordinator

Group Purchasing Manager

Procurement Manager

Procurement, Stores and Facilities Manager

Procurement Apprentice

Buyer - Men's Apparel

Assistant Buyer - Menswear

Senior Commodity Buyer - Fixed Term Contract

Senior Procurement Specialist

Buying Administrator

Key Account Buying Manager

Buying Manager - Women's Apparel

Procurement - Technology Lead

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