Buying Executive | Al- Futtaim Automotive | Automall
Overview Of The Role:
The Buying Executive is responsible for prospecting, sourcing, and purchasing vehicles to meet stock requirements at advised purchase prices. The role is crucial for maintaining balanced stock age and achieving set financial goals including gross margin targets. Working within the Automall, the position demands a customer-focused approach, ensuring clients receive a delightful experience. This role plays a critical part in the success of the buying team, being the sole source of vehicles for the organization.
What You Will Do:
Prospect and purchase required vehicles at the recommended price to meet monthly purchase targets.
Achieve the budgeted Gross Margin consistently by negotiating favorable terms.
Ensure stock mix is balanced and appropriately priced to promote faster turnover and meet stock age targets.
Provide an exceptional customer experience in alignment with the 'Al Futtaim Way of Behaviour'.
Optimize every opportunity to source vehicles for purchasing and selling through wholesale channels to meet trade sale targets.
Accurately complete vehicle inspections and ensure correct valuation on all purchases.
Required Skills To Be Successful:
As I have not yet received confirmation on the LM panel details for the UAEN Open Day, I will proceed with the available panels from other brands so that we can complete the interviews as planned and keep the hiring process on track.
Exceptional customer service skills aligning with company values.
Capability to work in a high-paced, multicultural environment while maintaining focus on monthly targets.
What Qualifies You For The Role:
Diploma or Graduation in a relevant field.
At least 1 year of experience in buying or selling vehicles.
Proficiency in MS Office and strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Experience in a major franchise workshop is beneficial.
Al-Futtaim Automotive is one of the region's leading mobility businesses, operating across eight countries in the Middle East, Asia and North Africa.
With a portfolio of more than 25 world-leading brands, we deliver one of the region's most comprehensive mobility ecosystems.
Our capabilities span passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and industrial equipment, backed by integrated logistics, leasing, aftersales and financial services that deliver a seamless customer experience across every stage of the mobility journey.
Our vision is to become a world-class mobility player, creating better experiences for our customers through innovation, digital transformation and a relentless focus on customer experience. We work alongside some of the world's most trusted automotive brands to shape the future of mobility, delivering solutions that meet the evolving needs of individuals, businesses and communities.
Behind everything we do is a team of more than 9,000 colleagues united by ambition, collaboration and a shared commitment to progress. Together, we're shaping the future of mobility, embracing new technologies and creating better experiences for our customers. At Al-Futtaim Automotive, you'll be empowered to turn ambition into action and help move our customers, our business and your career forward.