Strand: Parts Buyer (Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance) posted by Merand Corbett & Associates

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Strand: Parts Buyer (Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance) posted by Merand Corbett & Associates

Posted on 2025-07-25 00:00:00

Employer	Merand Corbett & Associates
Category	Other Motoring
Location	Western Cape / Strand

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:

Identifying Parts Needs:

Reviewing repair orders and job cards.
Analysing 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.
Analysing costs: Evaluating the costs of parts and identifying areas for potential cost reduction.

Vendor Management:

Building relationships with suppliers: Maintaining positive relationships is 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.

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Minimum 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.

Essential Competencies/Traits/Behaviours:

Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations.
Assertive with Strong Communication Skills.
Attention to Detail.
Relating & Networking.
Creative Thinking.
Teamwork.

***Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted***

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