Fleet Purchasing Officer Used Vehicles

About Syarah

Syarah aims to transform the car buying experience in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East by offering an end-to-end digital platform. The company develops and operates systems that manage vehicle sourcing, inspection, photography, merchandising, reconditioning, financing, insurance, and shipping, with the goal of making car buying seamless, transparent, and enjoyable.

The Role: Fleet Purchasing Officer - Used Vehicles

Syarah is seeking a Fleet Purchasing Officer - Used Vehicles to join its team in Riyadh, Riyadh Province. This full-time role focuses on the procurement of used vehicles, requiring strong knowledge of the Saudi automotive market and the ability to build long-term supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will secure quality vehicles at competitive prices to support the company's operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Source used vehicles from fleet owners, leasing companies, corporate accounts, dealerships, and wholesale suppliers.
• Identify and develop new supplier relationships to expand the vehicle sourcing network.
• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including vehicle identification, price negotiation, purchase approval, and vehicle handover.
• Negotiate purchase prices and commercial terms to ensure competitive acquisition costs and target profitability.
• Assess vehicle market value by analyzing current market prices, specifications, mileage, model year, condition, and resale potential.
• Coordinate vehicle inspections and review reports to evaluate condition, repair requirements, and potential risks.
• Evaluate bulk purchasing opportunities and fleet disposal deals to maximize sourcing efficiency.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure consistent access to suitable vehicle inventory.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Auctions, Operations, Inspection, Finance, Logistics) for smooth purchasing and vehicle transfer.
• Verify vehicle documentation, ownership records, and other required paperwork before completing purchases.
• Monitor automotive market trends, used vehicle prices, competitor activities, and supply opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier information, purchase orders, negotiated prices, vehicle details, and transaction status.
• Track procurement performance against targets, including purchase volume, acquisition costs, sourcing efficiency, and vehicle quality.
• Prepare regular reports on purchasing activities, supplier performance, market opportunities, and procurement results.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies, approval limits, and applicable Saudi regulations.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in used vehicle procurement. This role requires a strong understanding of the Saudi automotive market and proven ability to build and maintain long-term supplier relationships, ensuring the acquisition of quality vehicles at competitive prices.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a company focused on digital transformation in the automotive sector.