Parts Buyer Automotive

Parts Buyer Automotive

Location: Johannesburg

Purpose of the Parts Buyer (Automotive) Job

To ensure the availability of automotive parts as required buy the business, on time and correctly. Ensuring the correct specifications, stock, inventory and stores controll.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Procurement: Obtain and compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and finalize purchase orders with local and international suppliers.
• Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages, flag high-risk or long-lead items, and manage fast- or slow-moving stock.
• Order Tracking: Track open orders from dispatch to delivery, coordinate shipping, and expedite urgent shipments to avoid operational delays.
• Quality Assurance: Verify received parts against purchase orders and supplier invoices; process Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) accurately.
• Supplier Management: Build relationships with vendors, evaluate performance (delivery times, quality), and resolve any discrepancies or disputes.
• Reporting: Maintain accurate data in ERP/TMS systems and generate reports on supplier performance, cost-savings, and stock variances.

Core Requirements

• Education: Grade 12 (Matric) minimum; a Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Procurement is highly advantageous.
• Experience: 2–5 years of proven procurement experience, typically within the automotive, sectors.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of specific parts (e.g., passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, petrol and diesel).
• System Literacy: Proficiency in MS Excel (data analysis) and standard ERP/inventory management systems.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation ability, strong analytical skills, financial awareness, and the ability to work in high-pressure, fast-paced environments