Buyer and Parts Salesman

SUMMARY:
Buyer and Parts Salesman

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications & Experience Essential:
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
- 2–5 years’ experience in parts sales, procurement, in a motor
  manufacturing industry environment.
- Strong knowledge of trailer parts, components and part 
  numbering systems.
- Experience with stock/inventory systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement / Buyer Tasks
- Source and negotiate with suppliers for trailer parts,
  accessories, and consumables, ensuring competitive pricing and
  terms.
- Prepare and issue purchase orders; monitor delivery schedules
  to ensure timely receipt of stock.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels and reorder points to avoid
   stockouts or overstock situations.
- Analyse usage trends and forecast parts demand in
  coordination with sales/service teams.
- Manage supplier performance, resolve delivery issues, and
  reconcile discrepancies in invoices or quality.
- Maintain accurate procurement records in inventory systems.
- Must assist with receiving and checking of new deliveries.
Sales / Customer Service Tasks
- Serve walk-in and telephone customers, identifying required
   parts and upselling as appropriate.
- Prepare quotations, process orders, issue invoices, and ensure
   correct pricing and parts specification.
- Advise customers on technical part specifications and
  compatibility.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships including trade
  and retail accounts.
- Follow up on quotes and outstanding orders; ensure high levels
  of customer satisfaction.
Inventory & Reporting
- Conduct regular stock counts and ensure accuracy of inventory
  levels.
- Produce periodic reports on sales, procurement, stock
  variances, slow/fast movers, and supplier performance
- Assist in resolving any issues/queries related to the above and
   information required by management.

Skills & Competencies
- Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Analytical mindset with good forecasting and planning ability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational ability.
Working Conditions:
- Office-based with factory site visits, depending on the project.
- Temporary position.
- Must be willing to work overtime.
- Must have own transport.