Head Of Parts (Shared Services)

Kitchen Accessories Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work

Company car

Company pension

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Gym membership

On-site gym

On-site parking

Sick pay

Work from home

Job summary

Gowan Auto is seeking a Head of Parts (Shared Services) to lead the parts value chain from procurement to dealer and customer, ensuring efficient operations and strong commercial performance. The role requires experienced leadership, strategic procurement, and cross-functional collaboration across warehousing and logistics.

The successful candidate will drive pricing, inventory, and supplier strategy, leveraging Keyloop IMS, and foster a high-performance team culture while delivering growth

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in parts or supply chain within automotive imports.
• Proven procurement experience and strong commercial acumen.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex logistics.

Responsibilities

• Own pricing strategy and margin management for parts.
• Oversee supply chain, procurement, warehouse and logistics.
• Manage fleet and trade parts supply to dealers and customers.
• Lead cross-functional teams with strong communication and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Tools

Keyloop (Kerridge) IMS

Job description

Gowan Auto is a member of the family-owned holding company, The Gowan Group, and the exclusive importer and distributor of Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Honda, Jeep, Leapmotor, Opel and Peugeot new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and spare parts in the Republic of Ireland.

Reporting to the Head of Shared Services, we are now seeking to recruit for the role of Head of Parts (Shared Services) to join our team. This is a senior leadership role, accountable for the operational performance and efficiency of Gowan Auto’s parts business, from supplier through to dealer and customer, working in close partnership with the brand aftersales commercial teams.

The role will own the entire parts value chain: procurement and supplier strategy, pricing and margin management, warehouse, logistics, inventory and availability. You will play a key enabling role in the growth of the business. It is a role that combines operational leadership with strong commercial awareness; ensuring parts remain an efficient, dependable platform that underpins growth across the business.

Key areas of responsibility

• Pricing strategy.
• Supply chain and procurement.
• Warehouse and logistics.
• Fleet and trade parts supply.

Opportunity

This role consolidates pricing, procurement, warehouse, and logistics under a single accountable ‘head of department’ for the first time. This is a deliberate step to bring focus, operational discipline, and ambition to one of the Company’s most important functions. It carries a substantial live project agenda, and it would suit an experienced operator with strong commercial awareness who wants ownership, scale, and the opportunity to shape a significant part of the business.

Core Competencies

• Supply chain management (min 3-5 years).
• Proven procurement experience.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Advanced negotiation skills.
• 5+ years’ experience in automotive importation & distribution.
• Knowledge of Keyloop (Kerridge) IMS.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to resolve process/system issues.
• Proven leadership capabilities.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams to foster strong team spirit.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to negotiate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills.

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: In person