Buyer / Procurement Automotive Industry at Helderberg Personnel

• A Well-established Luxury Dealership has an opportunity for an experienced Parts Buyer with at least 2 - 5 years relevant experience to join their team in Somerset West (Western Cape).
• The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the necessary parts for vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• This involves tasks like identifying parts needs, finding reliable suppliers, negotiating prices, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining accurate records.
• The successful candidate also needs to manage inventory, control costs, and maintain relationships with vendors
• In essence, the Parts Buyer plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of a panel shop by effectively managing the procurement of necessary parts

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
• Team Player
• Strong communication skills

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

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.

Closing Date: 2026-02-13