About the role

Purchasing Specialist responsible for sourcing vehicles and managing trading processes for OPENLANE. Seeking proactive individual with a passion for cars and strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

**Who we are**
At **OPENLANE**, we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful. We're a technology company, building the world's most advanced—and uncomplicated—digital marketplace for used vehicles. We're a data company, helping customers buy and sell smarter with clear, actionable insights they can understand and use. And we're an innovative company accelerating the future of wholesale remarketing through curiosity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. OPENLANE offers its customers the best digital marketplace for used cars in Europe. Our B2B clients enjoy operational excellence when working with us.
**Our Values**
Driven Waybuilders: We pursue challenges that inspire us to build, create and innovate.
Relentless Curiosity: We seek to understand and improve our customers' experience.
Smart Risk-Taking: We transform risk into progress through data, experience, and intuition.
Fearless Ownership: We deliver what we promise and learn along the way
****What are we looking for? ****We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join our Purchasing and Pricing team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing vehicles, managing the trading process, and supporting commercial initiatives to drive growth. If you have a passion for cars and a keen eye for opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

**What will you do? **
Identify and negotiate the best price for vehicles by sourcing leads from dealers, leasing companies, and fleet owners.
Purchase vehicles directly from various sources, ensuring optimal pricing and favorable terms.
Manage the process of vehicle trading, following up on purchases through each stage until the vehicle is ready for resale to OPENLANE buyers.
Monitor and ensure smooth execution of vehicle trading processes, from initial purchase to final sale.
Assist in commercial projects aimed at increasing vehicle volumes and establishing long-term partnerships with key stakeholders.
**Who are you? **
You are passionate about cars.
You have completed a commercial trainee program (or equivalent experience).
You have a first experience in purchasing with good negotiation skills.
You are always open to listen and learn from your peers.
**You are fluent in Italian** (you will use it in your daily tasks), with a good command of English (company language).
You like to work in open-minded atmosphere with straight-forward people.
You are flexible and you enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
You adopt a systematic and methodical approach.

**What's in it for you?** ****OPENLANE Europe can give your career a boost and offers you a challenging position in a rapidly changing environment. In return for your dedication and added value you receive a competitive salary and extra-legal advantages such as:
Yearly bonus plan.
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
Opportunity to work in a highly dynamic, international and innovative environment.
Hybrid working and flexible hours.
Comprehensive benefits package depending on the country of employment.**