Buyer & Parts Salesman

Phakisa Holdings; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading automotive solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Buyer & Parts Salesman to blend procurement and sales duties within the automotive sector. This temporary position requires strong negotiation skills, customer service orientation, and 2-5 years of experience in parts sales or procurement. The candidate will source and sell parts, monitor stock levels, and maintain client relationships. Applicants must hold a Grade 12 certificate and possess a good understanding of trailer parts.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in parts sales or procurement in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of trailer parts and part numbering systems.

Responsibilities

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for trailer parts, accessories, and consumables.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, analyze trends, and forecast parts demand.
• Serve walk-in and telephone customers, prepare quotations, and process orders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; follow up on quotes and outstanding orders.
• Conduct regular stock counts, produce periodic reports on sales and inventory.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service orientation

Analytical mindset

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Education

Grade 12 (Matric) certificate

Tools

Stock/inventory systems

Job description

Opportunity for a Buyer & Parts Salesman to join the team. Blend of procurement and sales duties in automotive sector. Must have strong negotiation and customer service skills.

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To source, procure, and sell parts. This role blends procurement (buyer) responsibilities with parts sales/customer service duties to ensure optimal stock levels, cost-effective purchasing, accurate order fulfilment, and strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and negotiate with suppliers for trailer parts, accessories, and consumables.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, monitor delivery schedules.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels, analyse trends, and forecast parts demand.
• Serve walk-in and telephone customers, prepare quotations, and process orders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; follow up on quotes and outstanding orders.
• Conduct regular stock counts, produce periodic reports on sales, procurement, and inventory.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate.
• 2-5 years' experience in parts sales, procurement in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of trailer parts and part numbering systems.
• Experience with stock/inventory systems.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Analytical mindset with good forecasting and planning ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational ability.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based with factory site visits.
• Temporary position, willing to work overtime.
• Own transport required.