Joe Puente
Fort Worth
Summary
Results-driven automotive procurement professional prepared to contribute extensive experience in vehicle purchasing and supplier management. Proven track record in optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supplier relationships. Known for collaboration and adaptability, bringing strong negotiation and analytical skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
You Drive Auto
05.2022 - 12.2025
- Managed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of vehicles
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to enhance collaboration and reliability.
- Analyzed purchasing trends to optimize procurement processes and reduce costs.
- Identified and acquired vehicles for inventory through online auctions
- Inspected and purchased vehicles at various auctions
- Coordinated transportation of vehicles to our recon facilities
- Made decisions on remarketing vehicles through auctions
Sales/ Purchasing Agent/ Manager
Petrie Auto Sales
08.2013 - 05.2022
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Established customer base with many repeat customers
- Greeted and assisted customers on the lot and online
- Provided excellent customer service before and after the sale
- Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to closing the sale
- Purchased cars online and at various auctions
- Managed a team to recondition new purchases and repos.
Purchasing Agent
Owings Auto
05.2001 - 06.2013
- Assist in selection and purchase of used vehicles for dealership.
- Responsible for gathering information about vehicle prices, and dependability of said vehicles as well as information on suppliers of those used vehicles for purchase.
- Attend various car auctions, place bids on used vehicles for purchase
- Responsible for the transport of vehicles purchased
Sales Manager
Owings Auto
06.1999 - 05.2001
- Achieved efficient business transactions by managing diverse employee teams.
- Originated and verified customer credit, successfully closing numerous loans monthly.
- Executed thorough inventory control processes to maintain product accuracy.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive customer database, enhancing client referrals.
- Closed over 100 loans monthly in a highly competitive sales environment.
- Managed sales leads and ensured consistent follow-up with all customers.
Account Manager
Owings Auto
06.1995 - 06.1999
- Initiated contact with debtors concerning their obligations and negotiated written payment schedules to ensure successful collection of debts.
- Worked with lenders to provide flexible payment terms for customers.
- Discussed vehicle surrender, trade, and warranty options.
Education
GED -
Skills
- Tremendous experience (20 years) in purchasing & selling cars of different sizes, makes and models
- Immense knowledge of various vehicles and makes
- Good understanding of wholesale automobile auction process
- Familiarity of equity values and automotive sales
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
You Drive Auto
05.2022 - 12.2025
Sales/ Purchasing Agent/ Manager
Petrie Auto Sales
08.2013 - 05.2022
Purchasing Agent
Owings Auto
05.2001 - 06.2013
Sales Manager
Owings Auto
06.1999 - 05.2001
Account Manager
Owings Auto
06.1995 - 06.1999