Vehicle Procurement Coordinator

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and well-connected Vehicle Procurement Specialist to join our salvage yard team in Wrightstown, NJ. This is a field-facing, relationship-driven role responsible for sourcing a consistent pipeline of end-of-life, salvage, and junk vehicles for our crushing and recycling operations. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives on building business relationships, hitting the phones, and making deals happen every day.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Sourcing & Acquisition

• Proactively contact and build ongoing relationships with auto repair shops, body shops, and mechanics within a 50-mile radius to source vehicles they are unable to repair
• Establish and maintain referral networks with towing companies, roadside assistance operators, and junk car removal services
• Contact insurance adjusters and total-loss departments to secure totaled vehicle contracts
• Reach out to car dealerships for trade-in vehicles not worth reconditioning
• Monitor platforms such as Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and Copart to identify acquisition opportunities
• Respond to inbound leads from advertising campaigns and online listings in a timely manner

Outreach & Relationship Management

• Conduct structured daily cold and warm calling campaigns to prospective vehicle sources
• Schedule and conduct in-person visits to shops, dealerships, and fleet operators
• Maintain a database (CRM or spreadsheet) of all contacts, call logs, follow-ups, and deal status
• Represent the company professionally at all times and serve as the first point of contact for vehicle sellers

Negotiation & Deal Closing

• Negotiate vehicle purchase prices based on current scrap metal market rates and vehicle condition
• Coordinate vehicle pickup and transportation logistics with towing partners or company vehicles
• Ensure all required paperwork (titles, bill of sale) is obtained and properly documented at acquisition

Reporting & Accountability

• Submit a daily activity report detailing calls made, shops/businesses visited, leads generated, and vehicles acquired
• Track all vehicle sourcing activity in the company's designated tracking system or app
• Provide weekly pipeline summary to management showing projected incoming volume
• Share real-time location via company-provided app (e.g., Google Maps location sharing, Connecteam, or similar) during working hours

Qualifications & Requirements

Required

• Valid New Jersey driver's license
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in the field
• Comfortable with high-volume phone outreach (50+ calls per day)
• Basic smartphone and computer literacy (email, spreadsheets, mapping apps)

Preferred

• Prior experience in auto sales, salvage, scrap metal, or related industries
• Existing relationships with local auto repair shops or towing companies
• Familiarity with vehicle valuation and scrap metal pricing
• Experience using a CRM or call tracking tool

Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a competitive base hourly wage plus a performance-based commission structure designed to reward high producers:

Component

Details

Base Hourly Wage

Competitive rate, based on experience (discussed at interview)

Procurement Commission

1% commission on the gross purchase price of every vehicle procured, payable weekly upon achieving the minimum performance threshold.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person