Parts Manager

Tru Talent; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Broxbourne is seeking an experienced Parts Manager to oversee the complete parts supply function. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring accurate stock control, and improving service levels. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role within the automotive sector, demonstrating strong skills in parts logistics and compliance. This position offers an annual salary of up to £38,000, with flexible working hours and 30 days of holiday.

Benefits

30 Days holiday

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within an automotive bodyshop or vehicle repair environment.
• Experience managing the complete parts supply process including ordering and supplier negotiations.
• Strong background in stock control and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end parts supply process, ensuring efficient sourcing.
• Oversee daily parts ordering, deliveries, and returns.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and secure storage of parts.

Skills

Parts supply process management

Supplier negotiations

Stock control

Inventory accuracy

Parts logistics

Use 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

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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