Dealership:

L0364 BMW of San Francisco

BMW and MINI of San Francisco

If cars and people are your passion, automotive retail might be perfect for you! Join a winning team today!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all faces of acquiring a used-car inventory through, direct contacts, generated leads, off site auctions, dealers, internet inquiries from customers or any other available avenues
• Appraise vehicles, understand vehicle condition, negotiate price, make financially sound purchasing decisions, and insures timely processing of all purchases
• Responsible for understanding retail trends and participating in the inventory planning process
• Deliver a premium customer experience by responding to customer inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner. This highly accountable position uses lead management tools

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Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

The expected pay range for this position is $16.00 - $18.00 (Hourly).

Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location. This position is also eligible for a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
 

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

System Support

1. Evaluate all requisitions, particularly engineering change implementations to minimize excess and obsolete inventory

2. Maintain and update databases of available suppliers and prices information

3. Negotiate prices and contract agreements for favorable deals, to achieve a significant favorable purchase price variance

4. Approve bills for payment as authorized by Materials Manager

5. Maintain purchasing documentation system to comply with ISO requirements

Operational support

6. Qualify vendors and maintains close surveillance on their performance in relation to their products conformance to our specifications and quality standards, services provided and pricing. If necessary, survey vendors’ facilities and inspects products to ensure our requirements are met.

7. Keep abreast on supply chain issues affecting the line (materials shortage)

8. Work closely with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve lines issues due to supply chain

9. Work closely with QA & Engineering and liaise with affected suppliers to resolve line issues due to components be it quality or drawing issues etc.

10. Liaise between suppliers and plant on a regular basis

11. Respond to any ad hoc demand requirements from customer when their unit in the WIP

Joy Yeow Zhi Qian

(CEI Registration No:R2096261)

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (EA Licence No: 99C4599)

Responsible for ensuring that consistent high standards of customer service are delivered at all times. This includes the manning of a helpdesk function to provide guidance on issues ranging from missed delivery or training, to the fast track processing of an ABS request Ensure compliance with all Trust Standing Orders and Standing Financial instructions, Trust policies, Health and Safety and all other issues appertaining to the efficient delivery of a first class Support Buying function To provide administrative support to the Procurement team including Clinical Procurement when called upon to do so. To support the upload of product catalogues to the chosen Trust electronic Finance & Procurement ordering systems. To provide a helpdesk facility for use by Trust staff/customers. To provide identified training for users of the ordering and goods receipting system as required. Responsible for the accurate recording of any efficiencies or savings made as a result of the work that the Support Buying team carry out and the presentation of any data gathered as appropriate when requested to do so. Responsible for the training/guidance of any customers using the Trust preferred ordering system when required to do so. The Support Buyer is accountable for attendance at meetings designed to inform or train staff within the Procurement or Inventory & Supplies function. This is to ensure that all necessary information required to carry out daily activities are understood; and to take part in discussion around the development of the team. This post holder will be responsible for developing agendas, leading meetings and taking minutes where required

Trade Support

Working Hours: Monday to Friday [9.00am-6.15pm]

Location: Suntec

Salary: up to $3.5k + VB

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience

Job Scope:

• Prepare commodity sale and purchase contracts in consultation with Trading, Trade Finance and Shipping Team.
• Liaise with suppliers and buyers on all contract related finalisation.
• To follow up and finalize all Trade related contracts in consultation with the internal team and put through the Trade Contract.
• To handle transaction cycle for all shipments with proper monitoring of each step of trade deal execution
• Keep track of contract details and make out periodical reports as and when required.
• Work closely with back office and operational staff to ensure smooth logistics/end to end supply chain of your trades

Chew Xing Shan Reg No: R22107044

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd EA No: 14C7279

WhatsApp: +65 83592812 [Shannon]

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Used Car Buyer required in Southampton, Hampshire

- Basic Salary Up to £27,000 OTE £30,000 +
- Online Car Dealership.
- Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30.
- Travel involved – Field & Office Based role.
- 25 Days Holiday, Your Birthday off work + bank Holidays!
- Training & Development.

Our client is a well-known online car dealership with a larger presence across the UK. They have experienced rapid growth over the last 5 years, changing the way customers buys used cars. They are seeking a Vehicle Purchasing Specialist.

You will be based in a high spec office environment with pool tables, table tennis tables and its own Private Gym! This is a role which has a combination of both offices based and field based aspects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for applicants with a great understanding of the automotive trade, who is data driven, and has a strong understanding of pricing within the used vehicle market.

We’ve worked with this group during their growth, they provide a fantastic company culture, a family-feel environment, with transparency in what they do and a fantastic talent and development nurturing programme.

If you are a interested within vehicle purchasing, then get in contact today!

What’s in it for you as Used Car Buyer:

- A Competitive Basic Salary – Basic Salary up to £27,000.
- On target earnings of £30,000.
- Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:30.
- Process Training.
- Company discounts – Free MOT.
- 33 Days holiday inclusive on bank holidays + an extra day for your birthday & volunteering day.
- Health & Well-being Services – Treat yourself to a Spa-Day, new Golf Club or Sportswear!
- Training & Development Plans & funding.
- Future Development Opportunities with a Large Group.
- Company Pension.
- On-Site Parking.

Duties of a Used Car Buyer with our Client:

- Purchasing Vehicles across multiple platforms
- Building relationships with Auction Houses & vendors
- Collaborate with the buying and pricing team to assist with vehicle pricing data.
- Working closely with the senior purchasing manager & other buyers to ensure optimisation of vehicle volumes, quality, margin and stock turn.
- Ensuring vehicles purchased meets company standards.
- Ensuring percentage of returns are low and refurbishment budgets are kept.

What our client expects of their Used Car Buyer:

- Previous automotive experience is essential.
- Good knowledge of car specifications across a variety of manufacturers.
- Skilled within Excel, Looker Studio, PowerPoint or similar.
- Knowledge of the vehicle preparation process.
- Good Negotiation skills using data to determine decisions.
- Strong communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Strong eye for detail.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Right to work within the UK.

If this Used Car Buyer job interests you, and you would like to know more about it or other Automotive Sales Jobs in Southampton, and Hampshire please contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement.

Applying from overseas? Please ensure you clearly explain your Right to work in UK Status within the body of your CV.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please get in touch with us today.

Job order: 403814

Responsibilities:

Merchandising Proficiency & Vendor Management

Vendor/Contract management: To be the company’s representative in the market to build and manage strategic relationship with vendor. To negotiate for favorable terms and drive business with vendors and make necessary adjustments according to performance to meet business targets and objectives. To ensure contracts are administered timely and accurately.

Inventory Management: To manage inventory effectively and accurately. To utilize information in order to maximize stock movement and stock turns.

Creative Ideation: To develop creative and commercially viable concepts and solutions, to improve business performance & competitive advantage.

Data Driven Decision Making: To critically analyses data to build customer-focused initiatives and programmes.

Business Focus & Development

To assist in the development and execution of the Merchandising Strategy for the brand or concept in line with positioning, taking into consideration customer profile, categories assortment, fashion trends, items and price points.

To assist in the management and maintenance of the merchandise plan: open to buy, inventory levels, markdown and discount and monthly sales and margin targets to achieve the set financial goals.

To manage brands/vendors performance and maximize potentials.

To analyze the business performance and take appropriate actions in order to achieve sales and profit goals.

Being constantly on top of key market and product trends and being able to translate right trends into commercial opportunities.

Merchandise Presentation Branding and Marketing

To plan marketing strategies and product launches with brand/vendor in line with store campaigns to maximize exposure/sales.

To negotiate for co-op marketing contribution from vendors and plan marketing programs accordingly to drive the business taking into consideration of Loyalty Management and non-Loyalty Management targets.

To inform all stores of advertised promotions well in advance of the ad; to schedule deliveries so that stock is available in the stores or all advertised merchandise.

To note and analyze the results of all marketing initiatives for future planning.

Operations Execution and Training

To visit the shop floor frequently to check on merchandise displays and stock levels; to consult with retail executive and salespeople on problems and suggestions. Spend time to know customers.

To conduct trend, product knowledge and feedback sessions with operations team regularly.

To maintain close communications with retail executive and sales staff to convey merchandise information and merchandising strategies of the department.

Any other ad-hoc duties assigned.

Requirements:

• Diploma holder
• Min 2-3 years of working experience in the retail industry merchandising for multiple brands
• Proven track record in category management for online platforms, product/brand assortment,

Working Hours: Monday to Friday: Office hours

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. However, rest assured that all applications will be updated to our resume bank for future opportunities

EA Personnel name: Chong Gui Feng

EA Personnel Registration Number: R1768033

EA License no.: 07C5771

**THE ENGLISH POSTING FOLLOWS**

Airbus est un pionnier international de l'industrie aérospatiale. Nous sommes un leader dans la conception, la fabrication et la livraison de produits, services et solutions aérospatiaux à des clients à l'échelle mondiale. Nous visons un monde mieux connecté, plus sûr et plus prospère.

Constructeur d'avions commerciaux, avec des divisions Espace et Défense ainsi que des hélicoptères, Airbus est la plus grande entreprise aéronautique et spatiale en Europe et un leader mondial.

Chez Airbus Canada, nos collaborateurs travaillent ensemble à faire évoluer la mobilité partout dans le monde, une bonne idée après l'autre. Si vous avez une bonne idée, nous avons l'environnement pour qu'elle devienne un produit unique ou une expérience client exceptionnelle. Vos idées sont notre énergie.

Le poste au sein de l'équipe Parts & Repair Services vous offre l'opportunité de développer des compétences en matière d'approvisionnement dans le contexte motivant, stimulant, large et créatif d'Airbus Customer Services.

Vous développerez des solutions commerciales de début à la fin, influençant directement les coûts, les revenus et la contribution d'Airbus à l'EBIT, en examinant la situation dans son ensemble pour votre périmètre.

Vous collaborez avec des fournisseurs internationaux pour accélérer les solutions d'approvisionnement apportant de la valeur à nos clients.

Vous ferez partie d'une équipe multiculturelle diversifiée qui développe l'avenir du support client et des services d'Airbus.

Dans vos fonctions, vous serez appelé à,

• Gérer un portefeuille de pièces standard (mécaniques et électriques) nécessaires aux ventes adhoc de pièces de rechange, aux packages de services matériels et aux kits pour tous les programmes Airbus

• Soutenir la définition et la implémentation de la stratégie après-vente des matériaux et de l'aérostructure, y compris la sécurisation des pièces hors production

• En étroite collaboration avec l'équipe d’achats pour FAL:

• Gérer le processus d'appel d'offres et de contractualisation

• Gérer les contrats et les réclamations des fournisseurs tout au long du cycle de vie des pièces de rechange des matériaux et de l'aérostructure, y compris la négociation des modifications

• Gérer la relation avec les fournisseurs

• Contribuer au flux de compétitivité des services à la clientèle grâce à des initiatives de réduction des coûts et de maîtrise de la trésorerie

• Contribuer à la mise en place de solution digital.

En tant que candidat idéal,

• Vous êtes titulaire d'un Baccalauréat en Achats ou en Ingénierie Industriel

• 5 ans d'expérience, idéalement en tant qu'acheteur, mais les candidats motivés d'autres fonctions sont les bienvenus

• Intérêt pour les aspects techniques

• Solides compétences en communication, en négociation et en présentation

• Esprit d'équipe et capacité à travailler avec des personnes de différentes fonctions et pays

• Vous êtes expérimenté dans la conduite de projets

• Vous êtes bilingue (français & anglais): Niveau d'anglais de négociation requis

• avoir la satisfaction du client dans votre cœur

• aime le travail en équipe interdisciplinaire et transnationale

L'utilisation du genre masculin a été adoptée afin de faciliter la lecture et n'a aucune intention discriminatoire. Airbus Canada souscrit au principe d'équité en matière d'emploi et encourage les femmes, les autochtones, les personnes handicapées et les membres des minorités visibles à soumettre leurs candidatures.

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Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in the design, manufacture and delivery of aerospace products, services and solutions to customers worldwide. We aim for a better connected, safer and more prosperous world.

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, with Space and Defense divisions as well as Helicopters, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and Space Company in Europe and a world leader.

At Airbus Canada, our people work together to make mobility evolve around the world, one good idea after another. If you have a great idea, we have the environment for it to become a unique product or a great customer experience. Your ideas are our energy.

The position in the Parts & Repair Services team offers you an opportunity to develop procurement skills within the motivating, challenging, broad and creative context of Airbus Customer Services. 

You will develop end to end business solutions directly influencing Airbus cost, revenues & EBIT contribution, looking at the big picture for your perimeter.

You will collaborate with international suppliers to accelerate sourcing solutions bringing value to our customers.

You will be part of a diverse multicultural team developing the future for Airbus customer support and services. 

In your duties, you will be called upon to,

• Manage a portfolio of Standard Parts (mechanical and electrical) required for spares parts adhoc sales, material services packages and kits for all Airbus programmes

• Support the definition of and implement the Material & Aerostructure after sales Commodity Strategy, including the securisation of out of production parts

• In close alignment with the relevant line fit Commodity 

• manage the tendering and contracting process

• manage the suppliers contracts and claims throughout the Material & Aerostructure spares life cycle including the negotiation of change requests 

• manage the relationship with the suppliers 

• contribute to the Customer Services competitiveness stream through Cost reduction and cash containment initiatives

• Contribute to the implementation of digitalized solutions

As the ideal candidate,

• You have a Bachelor degree in Procurement or Industrial Engineering 

• 5-years experience, ideally as a buyer, but motivated candidates from other functions are welcome

• Interest in technical aspects

• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills

• Team mindset and ability to work with people from different functions and countries

• You are experienced in leading projects

• You are bilingual (French & English): Negotiation level of English required

• Have customer satisfaction in your heart 

• Like interdisciplinary and transnational team work

Please upload your resume in French and English. 

The use of the masculine gender has been adopted for ease of reading and has no discriminatory intent. Airbus Canada subscribes to the principle of employment equity and encourages women, aboriginals, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.

This job requires knowledge of potential compliance risks and a commitment to acting with integrity as the foundation of the company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Airbus Canada Limited Partnership

Permanent

Professional

Sourcing, Buying and Ordering <JF-SM-SP>

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.