Franchise Stock Buyer

Hendy

  • Southampton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
At Hendy Group, we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading automotive retailers, employing over 1,600 colleagues and representing 20+ manufacturer brands across 60+ locations. With a strong network of dealerships across the South Coast, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, excellence, and supporting our partners to thrive. We have a commitment to delivering a world-class experience to our customers, creating a great place for careers to flourish for our colleagues, and enabling us to continue to best serve the communities in which we operate. Join us as we shape the future of Hendy Group.Join our team – One Vision, One Team, One Hendy.The Opportunity:As Franchise Stock Buyer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the success of our OEM-approved used vehicle operations across our franchised dealership network. Working closely with the Franchise Used Vehicle Performance Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing and acquiring the right used vehicles to support the performance of our franchise sites, ensuring we deliver the right stock, in the right place, at the right time.This is a highly collaborative and commercially focused role that combines data-led decision making with strong relationship-building across both our OEM partners and internal teams. You will help define site-level stock profiles and influence our group-wide used vehicle strategy.The Accountabilities:
  • Purchasing used vehicles to meet franchise site needs, ensuring alignment with stock profile, market demand, and group performance targets.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with OEM partners to support used vehicle programmes and access high-quality stock.
  • Analysing stock performance and market trends to guide acquisition decisions and maximise return on investment.
  • Supporting franchise teams to follow OEM claims and compliance processes within service level agreements.
  • Attending OEM programme reviews and representing Hendy’s interests in collaborative planning sessions.
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and refine stock profiles by site to ensure optimal vehicle mix and stock turn.
About You:To succeed as Franchise Stock Buyer, you will need:
  • Experience in a used vehicle buying or stock management role within the automotive retail industry.
  • A confident, data-driven approach to decision-making, with strong Excel skills and an ability to interpret stock performance insights.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills – with OEM partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders alike.
  • A commercial mindset, with strong attention to detail and a focus on results and continuous improvement.
  • The ability to manage multiple sourcing channels and buying activities efficiently, underpinned by strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Familiarity with OEM approved used programmes and automotive DMS platforms is highly desirable.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary with performance-related bonus
  • Access to Company Vehicle Scheme
  • Comprehensive benefits, including pension, healthcare, and more
  • A base location within your region
  • A supportive, inclusive, and ambitious company culture
  • Career development and progression opportunities within a leading UK automotive group
Why Hendy Group?At Hendy Group, we pride ourselves on innovation, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. Joining our team means becoming part of a business with a proud heritage and ambitious plans for the future. This is your chance to shape the success of Used Vehicle Performance within a growing and trusted organisation.If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a meaningful impact on Hendy Group’s success, then we would love to hear from you. Select Apply Now to submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role – we look forward to hearing from you.One Vision, One Team, One Hendy.

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