About the role Join our dynamic Buying team at Sytner Group, a leading provider in the automotive industry. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service and quality vehicles to our clients. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a talented and experienced MINI Manufacturer, Auction, and Lease Buyer to join our team. About you   As a MINI Manufacturer, Auction, and Lease Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating and purchasing MINI vehicles from our manufacturer, auctions, and lease companies.    You will play a crucial role in ensuring our inventory meets the demands and expectations of our customers while maintaining profitability for the company.   Some of the key responsibilities of the role   Vehicle Sourcing: Identify and source MINI vehicles from manufacturers, auctions, and lease companies to replenish inventory. Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market analysis to understand current trends, pricing, and demand for MINI vehicles. Negotiation: Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with manufacturers, auction houses, and lease companies to secure the best car purchasing opportunities. Vehicle Evaluation: Evaluate the condition, history, and value of MINI vehicles to make informed purchasing decisions. Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturer, auction houses, and lease companies to facilitate ongoing partnerships.   Qualifications   Proven experience in automotive purchasing is preferred Strong negotiation skills with the ability to drive favourable outcomes. Excellent analytical abilities with a keen eye for detail. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work Business social events At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please . Unsure? Read on… We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on ‘Developing Talent and ‘Building Careers’ and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey