Victor Pego
London,Wembley
Summary
A driven and highly experienced automotive professional with nearly 30 years of expertise in high-volume vehicle procurement within the UK automotive retail sector. With years of experience purchasing vehicles from auctions nationwide, ensuring a consistent supply of quality stock and conducting comprehensive vehicle appraisals.
Experienced in supervising and supporting departmental staff, overseeing daily operations, and upholding purchasing standards. Demonstrates strong leadership, clear communication skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Vehicle Purchasing Department Supervisor
Cargiant
London
1997.11 - Current
- Purchased vehicles from various auctions; Manheim, BCA, Aston Barclay plus many others
- Carried out external/Internal vehicle inspections
- Compared company vehicle stock daily to maintain competitive pricing.
- Coordinated nationwide transport logistics for vehicle collection and delivery to Cargiant.
- Coordinated transport logistics for non-retail vehicles to auction sites.
- Opened and dealt with claims with the suppliers where vehicles had to be returned.
- Liaised with our parts dept for the cost of parts for any claims that needed to be opened with our suppliers and invoiced suppliers where necessary.
- Carried out HPI checks / NMR investigations.
- Delegated tasks effectively to balance workload among team members.
- Liaised with IT department to rectify technical issues promptly.
Education
Hammersmith and West London College
1992.09 - 1997.05
Skills
- Multi-Tasking capability
- Organisational efficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Telephone etiquette observance
Affiliations
- Football
- Cinema
Languages
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Vehicle Purchasing Department Supervisor
Cargiant
1997.11 - Current
Hammersmith and West London College
1992.09 - 1997.05