Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:
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*
*SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*