Truck Center inventory buyer

We are seeking a results-driven Inventory Buyer to lead the acquisition strategy for our growing Truck Center operation. This role is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, purchasing, and managing retail-ready truck inventory to support a targeted sales volume of 30+ units per month.

The ideal candidate understands market dynamics, gross profit management, and the urgency required in today’s competitive used-truck environment.

This is a high-impact position directly tied to dealership profitability.

Inventory Acquisition & Sourcing

• Source trucks through auctions (in-lane and online), dealer trades, private sellers, fleet accounts, and service-drive opportunities

• Develop relationships with wholesalers, fleet managers, and independent sellers

• Identify high-demand units based on current market trends and dealership turn objectives

• Monitor market pricing using vAuto, ACV, Manheim, and other data tools

• Analytics & Reporting

  • Maintain inventory mix aligned with demand (light duty, heavy duty, diesel, commercial)

  • Track:

    • Days to line

    • Days in inventory

    • Front-end gross per unit

    • ROI on purchased inventory

  • Provide weekly acquisition performance reporting

  • Qualifications

    • 3+ years of automotive/truck buying experience preferred

    • Strong understanding of auction platforms and wholesale market trends

    • Proven track record of profitable inventory acquisition

    • Ability to analyze MMR, market data, and retail pricing models

    • close attention to detail in reconditioning forecasting

    • Self-motivated and performance-driven

    • Competitive base salary

    • Performance bonus based on:

      • Gross profit generated

      • Turn rate performance

      • Inventory aging control

    • Potential additional incentive for sourcing off-auction units

      What We Offer

      • High-growth truck center environment

      • Performance-based compensation

      • Strong leadership support

      • Opportunity for advancement into the Inventory Director or Used Car Director role

      Ideal Candidate Profile

      ✔ Decisive and disciplined buyer
      ✔ Understands truck market cycles
      ✔ Data-driven but instinctive
      ✔ Entrepreneurial mindset
      ✔ Accountable to gross and turn