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

About the Role

The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the necessary parts for vehicle repairs and maintenance in our panel shop. This involves tasks like identifying parts needs, finding reliable suppliers, negotiating prices, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing repair orders and job cards to identify parts needs
• Analyzing work orders to understand specific parts required for each job
• Assessing vehicle damage and evaluating vehicles to determine the extent of damage and the parts needed for repair
• Forecasting parts requirements based on repair schedules and historical data
• Finding qualified suppliers who can provide required parts at competitive prices
• Requesting quotations from multiple suppliers to compare prices and availability
• Negotiating prices and terms with suppliers to secure the best possible deals
• Creating and submitting purchase orders for required parts at competitive prices
• Monitoring the status of orders and ensuring timely delivery
• Maintaining accurate records of parts received, issued, and on hand
• Handling returns of defective or incorrect parts to suppliers
• Managing purchasing costs to stay within the allocated budget for parts
• Seeking discounts and cost-saving opportunities with suppliers
• Evaluating the costs of parts and identifying areas for potential cost reduction
• Inspecting parts upon delivery to ensure they meet quality standards
• Building relationships with key suppliers
• Assessing the quality, reliability, and responsiveness of suppliers
• Collaborating with other departments in the workshop, service advisors, and relevant teams

Requirements

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Knowledge/Experience of working with automotive parts essential
• 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

Qualifications

(No qualifications mentioned in the original job description)

Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary is on offer with benefits