ENGINEERING SPARE PARTS MANAGER (Richards Bay)

SUMMARY:
An opportunity for an experienced ENGINEERING SPARE PARTS MANAGER is required for permanent employment based in Richards Bay.

POSITION INFO:

NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE

Title: ENGINEERING SPARE PARTS MANAGER

Area: Richards Bay

Industry: Industrial / Engineering / Manufacturing Process Equipment

Ref No.: TRG 2146

Salary: Market related TCTC available/negotiable (TBC)

Start Date: Negotiable

An opportunity for an experienced ENGINEERING SPARE PARTS MANAGER is required for permanent employment based in Richards Bay.

• The Spare Parts Manager reports to the Customer Relations Manager and manages 6 subordinates.
• The primary purpose of this role is to define and implement the company’s purchasing strategy; supply chain management; and to lead the sales activities required to provide effective supply and services to our clients.
• This position also plays an integral part in ensuring the growth of the spare parts revenue as well as the increase of the customer service levels.
• This position is key for the increase of turnover and profitability by increasing customer satisfaction.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Spare Parts function

• Manage the sales function for spare parts and implement a process roadmap to fulfil customer demand.
• Budgeting and forecasting order intake with a roadmap plan in support of the same.
• Establish and review fixed pricing and framework agreements for spare parts and repairs.
• Establish and monitor related KPI’s and attend to concerns and implement improvements.
• Stays current on competition and market offerings.
• Expedite all customer orders.
• Manage customer relationships with regular progress updates on quote queries and expediting queries and to build long-term sustainable business partnerships.

Procurement and Supply function

• Maintain and monitor supplier database.
• Develop suppliers to reach our needs in terms of quality, price, lead time, confidentiality.
• Source supplier in relation to work required to be done (building maintenance, etc.).
• Pre-qualify suppliers/contractors, adding to database once approved, as required.
• Conduct site visits of prospective suppliers.
• Work with QC/Workshop for services suppliers required to conduct work on or off site.
• Ensure assembly and sub-assembly items are priced correctly on SAP.
• Expedite all supply orders.
• Assist finance with supplier related payment queries.
• Ensure compliance with BBBEE (suppliers and spend).

Logistics function

• Manage the Logistics function and organise all transportation of spare parts from overseas suppliers to the end customer with all necessary documentation (commercial invoice, clearing documents…).
• Work closely with agents to expedite deliveries, and with customers, on deliveries of larger items to site, to prevent unnecessary double handling.
• Ensure that incoterms are strictly monitored and maintained.
• Ensure transport budget is adhered to.

General duties:

• Ensure all departmental procedures are maintained, kept up-to-date and adhered to.
• Manage the teams in order to reach sales objectives and improve KPI’s by setting up goals for each individual and providing the necessary support and guidance.
• Ensure all weekly and monthly reports to customers and business are submitted on time.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Tertiary Qualification (at least N.Dip. level) in either mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering fields, with experience in sales and customer account management.
• Alternatively, Marketing, Commerce or Business-related qualification (Diploma/Degree), with experience in a technical / engineering sales environment.
• Management Training.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in business development, customer management, procurement, sales or related field.
• Supply chain management and or Warehouse management experience will be advantageous.
• Exposure and conceptual understanding of contract law and pricing.
• Analytical skills.
• SAP.
• Knowledge of aluminium smelter / heavy industry process equipment will be beneficial.
• Richards Bay residency required.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
• Interested applications are requested to submit their updated CV’s (in Word.doc format) via email to therecruitmentguy @ outlook .com using Ref # 2146

• Attach any relevant documentation that will support & enhance your application
• (All) Tertiary and Secondary qualifications
• (Any) Relevant Professional Memberships / Partnerships
• (Any) Trade, Training and/or In-House certificates etc
• (Any) Relevant operating and/or vehicle / hardware / equipment licenses,
• (All) Previous employment references and their contactable details.
• Correspondence is reserved for the shortlisted candidates who meet the minimum requirements.
• Should you not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

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