Automotive Inspector cum Buyer

About the Role
The company is looking for a commercially driven Automotive Inspector / Used Car Buyer – Closer to join our sourcing team. This is a hands-on role combining vehicle inspection, valuation, negotiation, and deal closing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed inspections covering body, paint, chassis, engine, transmission, suspension, and overall vehicle condition.
• Use diagnostic tools (OBD scanners, paint thickness gauges, tire tread gauges) to detect faults, accident history, or hidden damage.
• Road-test vehicles to assess drivability, noise, vibration, and handling issues.
• Identify accident history, repairs, mechanical issues, and factors affecting vehicle value.
• Prepare accurate inspection reports and recommend the right purchase price.
• Meet sellers, understand their expectations, and negotiate offers.
• Handle objections and close vehicle purchases within approved pricing guidelines.
• Maintain strong knowledge of UAE used-car prices, market trends, and demand.
• Own the process from inspection to valuation, negotiation, and purchase.

Requirements
Skills and Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of UAE automotive experience, preferably in vehicle inspection, used-car buying, dealership, or auction environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of used vehicles and valuation.
• Proven negotiation and closing skills.
• Commercially confident with the ability to buy the right car at the right price.
• UAE driving licence mandatory (manual and automatic).
• Good spoken English; Arabic preferred, Hindi a plus, for customer interaction.