Fleet Purchasing Officer - Used Vehicles

Key Responsibilities • Source used vehicles from fleet owners, leasing companies, corporate accounts, dealerships, and wholesale suppliers. • Identify and develop new supplier relationships to expand the company's vehicle sourcing network. • Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, from identifying potential vehicles to price negotiation, purchase approval, and vehicle handover. • Negotiate purchase prices and commercial terms to ensure competitive acquisition costs and target profitability. • Assess vehicle market value by analyzing current market prices, vehicle specifications, mileage, model year, condition, and resale potential. • Coordinate vehicle inspections and review inspection reports to evaluate vehicle condition, repair requirements, and potential risks. • Evaluate bulk purchasing opportunities and fleet disposal deals to maximize sourcing efficiency. • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and ensure consistent access to suitable vehicle inventory. • Coordinate with internal teams, including Sales, Auctions, Operations, Inspection, Finance, and Logistics, to ensure smooth purchasing and vehicle transfer processes. • Verify vehicle documentation, ownership records, and other required paperwork before completing purchases. • Monitor automotive market trends, used vehicle prices, competitor activities, and supply opportunities. • Maintain accurate records of supplier information, purchase orders, negotiated prices, vehicle details, and transaction status. • Track procurement performance against targets, including purchase volume, acquisition costs, sourcing efficiency, and vehicle quality. • Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, market opportunities, and procurement results. • Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval limits, and applicable Saudi regulations. • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field is preferred. • Proven experience in used vehicle purchasing, automotive procurement, fleet acquisition, or wholesale vehicle trading. • Experience dealing directly with fleet operators, leasing companies, or corporate vehicle owners is highly preferred. • Strong knowledge of the Saudi used car market, vehicle pricing, and resale values. • Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. • Ability to evaluate purchasing opportunities based on vehicle condition, market value, and expected resale profitability. • Good understanding of vehicle inspection processes and automotive documentation. • Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and purchasing or inventory management systems. • Fluency in Arabic is required; English proficiency is an advantage. • Ability to work in a target-driven environment and manage multiple purchasing opportunities simultaneously. • Valid Saudi driving license is preferred, depending on operational requirements.