Somerset West: Buyer / Procurement Automotive industry posted by Helderberg Personnel

• 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