Buyer & Parts Salesman

Job Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for trailer parts, accessories, and consumables.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, analyse trends, and forecast parts demand.
• Serve walk-in and telephone customers, prepare quotations, and process orders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; follow up on quotes and outstanding orders.
• Conduct regular stock counts, produce periodic reports on sales, procurement, and inventory.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• 2-5 years' experience in parts sales, procurement in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of trailer parts and part numbering systems.
• Experience with stock/inventory systems.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Analytical mindset with good forecasting and planning ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational ability.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with factory site visits.
• Temporary position, willing to work overtime.
• Own transport required.