Buyer / Procurement Automotive industry

The successful candidate also needs to manage inventory, control costs, and maintain relationships with vendors

In essence, the Parts Buyer plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of a panel shop by effectively managing the procurement of necessary parts

Requirements:

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Knowledge/Experience of working with automotive parts essentail
• Working experience within the automotive body repair (Panelbeater) industry would be a distinct advantage
• Basic to Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Team Player
• Strong communication skills

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Identifying Parts Needs
• Reviewing repair orders and job cards
• Analyzing work orders to understand the specific parts required for each job.
• Assessing vehicle damage
• Evaluating vehicles to determine the extent of damage and the parts needed for repair.
• Forecasting parts requirements
• Predicting future parts needs based on repair schedules and historical data.
• Sourcing and Purchasing:
• Finding qualified suppliers: Identifying reputable suppliers who can provide the required parts at competitive prices.
• Requesting quotations: Obtaining quotes from multiple suppliers to compare prices and availability.
• Negotiating prices and terms: Working with suppliers to secure the best possible prices and delivery terms.
• Placing orders: Creating and submitting purchase orders for the required parts at competitive prices
• Tracking orders: Monitoring the status of orders and ensuring timely delivery
• Managing Inventory:
• Maintaining accurate records: Keeping detailed records of parts received, issued, and on hand.
• Managing returns: Handling the return of defective or incorrect parts to suppliers
• Cost Control and Budget Management:
• Staying within budget: Managing purchasing costs to stay within the allocated budget for parts.
• Negotiating discounts: Seeking discounts and cost-saving opportunities with suppliers
• Analyzing costs: Evaluating the costs of parts and identifying areas for potential cost reduction.
• Vendor Management:
• Building relationships with suppliers: Maintaining positive relationships with key
• Evaluating supplier performance: Assessing the quality, reliability, and responsiveness of suppliers.
• Ensuring quality control: Inspecting parts upon delivery to ensure they meet quality standards
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Working with other departments: Collaborating with the workshop, service advisors, and other relevant departments.
• Providing updates: Keeping stakeholders informed about order status and any potential issues.
• Sharing information: Providing information about parts availability and pricing to other team members.

In return, a competitive salary is on offer with benefits