Vehicle Purchasing Manager [NOC 10012]
Employer: Carter Honda
Employer address: 2390 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J1
Position name: Vehicle Purchasing Manager
Number of vacancies: Two (2)
Location of work: 2390 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J1
Nature of position: Permanent, full-time (30 hours per week)
Wage: $78,000 per annum. A bonus may be paid from time-to-time, at the sole discretion of the employer.
Vacation: 10 days
Language required: English, spoken and written
Other benefits: Extended medical, RRSP contributions, dental
How to apply: Please send your cover letter and resume attention Geoff Jessup by email to carterhondahire@gmail.com.
Reporting directly to the senior sales manager, this position is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the dealership’s purchasing function, either independently or in collaboration with a co-manager. The role carries full responsibility for planning, directing, and controlling purchasing activities to ensure the department meets its operational, financial, and inventory objectives. While the acquisition of specific vehicles is a core activity, the position is fundamentally accountable for establishing purchasing strategy, overseeing execution, and ensuring the overall performance and success of the function. These management responsibilities are exercised with a high degree of autonomy and without day-to-day supervision, with accountability focused on departmental outcomes and business results
JOB DUTIES. The following duties will be performed in this position:
- Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the sourcing and acquisition of pre-owned vehicle inventory through auctions, trade-ins, private sales, and digital platforms to meet organizational demand and profitability targets
- Develop and implement purchasing policies, sourcing strategies, and approval thresholds governing inventory acquisitions to ensure consistent, cost-effective procurement practices
- Manage and control the inventory purchasing budget, including forecasting acquisition needs, monitoring expenditures, and optimizing cost efficiency in line with dealership financial objectives
- Oversee the use of automotive market intelligence tools (e.g., vAuto, CARFAX, Drive AI) to evaluate pricing, assess market conditions, and support data-driven purchasing decisions
- Direct the design and execution of targeted vehicle acquisition campaigns (email, SMS, and digital outreach), and evaluate performance metrics to ensure alignment with purchasing goals and return expectations
- Identify, evaluate, and maintain supply channels, including auctions, online marketplaces, and direct sellers, to ensure consistent access to high-quality inventory
- Lead negotiations and oversee the appraisal and purchase of vehicles, ensuring favorable contract terms, competitive pricing, and compliance with organizational purchasing standards
- Establish and enforce internal purchasing procedures to ensure all acquisitions comply with dealership policies, provincial regulations, and documentation requirements
- Coordinate with finance and accounting departments to review and process purchase transactions, including loan payouts, lien settlements, and customer equity disbursements
- Monitor market trends, inventory performance, pricing fluctuations, and inventory aging to continuously evaluate and adjust purchasing strategies in support of business performance objectives
REQUIREMENTS. The successful applicant will possess, at a minimum, the following skills and experience:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- A minimum of two years of progressive experience in purchasing within the automobile industry is required.
- Familiarity with Honda products is an asset.
- Certification from Vehicle Safety Authority (VSA) is required.
We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
