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? Maverick Trading; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive parts supplier in Broxbourne is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to oversee the complete parts supply function. The successful candidate will manage the sourcing of parts efficiently and cost-effectively while ensuring operational performance and profitability. Key responsibilities include managing daily parts ordering, maintaining stock levels, and building supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has prior experience in parts management within the automotive industry and a strong understanding of inventory logistics.

Benefits

30 Days holiday

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a Parts Manager/Supervisor role within the automotive sector.
• Managed parts supply processes including ordering, returns, and supplier negotiations.
• Strong stock control and inventory accuracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end parts supply process.
• Oversee daily parts ordering and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and conduct checks.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor parts margins and support site profitability.

Skills

Proven experience in parts management

Stock control skills

Supplier negotiations

Logistics experience

Knowledge of estimating systems

Tools

Audatex

Job description

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

Overview

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

• 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

• 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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