Used Truck and Equipment Buyer Austin, TX

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Custom Truck One Source has changed the way the industry looks at specialized trucks and heavy equipment solutions. With sales rentals aftermarket parts and service equipment customization remanufacturing financing solutions and asset disposal our team of experts vast equipment breadth and integrated network of locations across North America offer superior service and unmatched efficiency for our customers. Your success is whats next with Custom Truck One Source.

Summary

CTOS is seeking an experienced and analytical Equipment / Used Truck Buyer to support the growth of our Used Truck Department. This role is responsible for sourcing used equipment evaluating and purchasing used trucks and equipmentincluding customer trade-insthat meet our margin and quality standards through outlets such as wholesale auction end user and other creative sources.

The ideal candidate understands market dynamics auction behavior trade-in valuation and retail pricing and can make disciplined buying decisions that drive profitability while supporting inventory needs across Used Truck Sales Retail and Auction channels.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Source used trucks and equipment through auctions dealer networks consignors fleet accounts private sellers and customer trade-ins.
Evaluate trade-in opportunities in partnership with sales teams by analyzing market value reconditioning costs transportation auction vs. retail exit strategies and margin impact.
Provide timely accurate trade-in valuations to support new truck sales used truck sales and retail transactions.
Evaluate potential purchases by analyzing auction values retail values reconditioning costs transportation and expected margins.
Develop accurate buy targets and bidding strategies to maintain established margin profiles.
Attend live and online auctions and represent Custom Truck One Source in purchasing activities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers finance companies fleet managers auction companies and industry contacts.
Partner closely with Used Truck Sales UTF Retail Sales and Finance to align buying and trade-in decisions with demand production capacity and margin objectives.
Determine optimal disposition strategies for trade-ins (retail resale reconditioning auction or wholesale).
Track market trends pricing shifts trade-in performance and inventory turns to continuously refine valuation and buying strategies.
Maintain detailed records of purchases trade-ins costs and projected margins.
Ensure all purchases and trade-ins meet company standards for quality compliance and resale potential.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Skills and Qualifications

5 years of experience in used truck heavy equipment fleet asset purchasing or trade-in valuation.
Strong understanding of auction markets wholesale pricing retail resale values and trade-in economics.
Proven ability to analyze costs margins and risk to make disciplined buying and valuation decisions.
CDL (Commercial Drivers License)
Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency in Excel and inventory management systems.

Working Conditions

This individual works both indoors and out moving about the facility and lot to communication with the branch & shop managers and other employees.
Work between an office and plant environment with varying degrees of temperatures and noises.
Occasional travel is required
Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit walk and climb to move about the facility and equipment.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.