Job Description

Job Summary Responsibilities:
Parts Procurement

• Manage the end-to-end process of purchasing truck and bakkie parts, ensuring timely and accurate ordering of parts

Supplier Liaison

• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring the delivery of quality parts on time, negotiating prices, and addressing any discrepancies

Inventory Management

• Conduct regular stock audits, track parts inventory levels, and ensure parts are readily available for workshop needs

Stock Replenishment

• Monitor parts stock levels, place orders to replenish stocks based on usage rates and upcoming jobs

Cost Control

• Maintain a budget for parts purchases and seek opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining quality

Documentation & Record-Keeping

• Ensure accurate record-keeping for all parts ordered, received, and used in the workshop

Workshop Coordination

• Collaborate with workshop managers and technicians to understand parts requirements for upcoming repairs and ensure timely delivery

Quality Control

• Verify that parts received meet quality standards and are suitable for the intended purpose

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years' related experience as a commercial workshop buyer in the Automotive industry
• Previous experience as a parts buyer for truck and bakkie parts
• Deep understanding of parts specifications and usage
• Attention to detail, Communication skills, Organizational skills
• Teamwork, problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer Literate
• Automotive Industry experience ESSENTIAL!

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.
Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday 13 January 2026.
Select Motor Recruitment
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