Parts Manager
Location: Broxbourne
Annual Salary: Up to £38,000
Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Extras: 30 Days holiday, Flexible working hours
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Parts Manager / Parts Supervisor / Head of Parts to oversee the complete parts supply function within our site. The successful candidate will ensure parts are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with approved supplier agreements, while supporting operational performance, quality standards, and profitability.
Responsibilities for a Parts Manager / Parts Supervisor / Head of Parts:
Manage the end-to-end parts supply process, ensuring all parts are sourced quickly, cost-effectively, and in line with approved supplier agreements.
Oversee daily parts ordering, deliveries, and returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with job requirements to BSI standards.
Control parts availability, lead times, and ETAs, keeping the workshop informed of delays, shortages, and alternative options.
Maintain accurate stock levels and storage, including regular stock checks and ensuring parts and consumables are securely and well organised.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing, resolve issues, and improve service levels.
Monitor parts margins, discounts, and surcharges to support site profitability and overall commercial performance.
Skills and Qualifications for a Parts Manager / Parts Supervisor / Head of Parts:
Proven experience in a Parts Manager / Parts Supervisor / Head of Parts / Senior Parts Advisor, or equivalent role, ideally within an automotive bodyshop, accident repair centre, or vehicle repair environment.
Demonstrable experience managing the end-to-end parts supply process, including ordering, returns, credits, and supplier negotiations.
Strong background in stock control, inventory accuracy, and parts logistics, with experience conducting regular stock checks.
Experience working with approved supplier agreements and managing costs, margins, and parts profitability.
Working knowledge of standards and their impact on parts sourcing and compliance (or similar industry standards).
Confident use of parts and estimating systems such as Audatex or equivalent platforms.
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