Spare Parts Manager

The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced Engineering Spare Parts Manager in Richards Bay. This role is pivotal in defining purchasing strategies and enhancing supply chain management. You will lead sales activities to boost spare parts revenue and elevate customer service levels, ensuring profitability through customer satisfaction. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in sales and engineering will drive growth and success in a thriving environment. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in business development and customer management.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales for spare parts and implement process roadmaps.
• Oversee procurement, maintain supplier database, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Sales Management

Customer Account Management

Supply Chain Management

Analytical Skills

Education

N.Dip. in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma/Degree in Marketing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Engineering Spare Parts Manager – Richards Bay

An opportunity for an experienced Engineering Spare Parts Manager is available for permanent employment based in Richards Bay. The Spare Parts Manager reports to the Customer Relations Manager and manages 6 subordinates.

The primary purpose of this role is to define and implement the company's purchasing strategy, supply chain management, and to lead sales activities to provide effective supply and services to clients. This position is key in ensuring the growth of spare parts revenue and increasing customer service levels, thereby boosting turnover and profitability through enhanced customer satisfaction.

Salary: R50 – R90 per month.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Spare Parts Function: Manage sales for spare parts, implement process roadmaps to meet customer demand, handle budgeting and forecasting, establish pricing frameworks, monitor KPIs, stay updated on market offerings, expedite customer orders, and manage customer relationships.
2. Procurement and Supply Function: Maintain supplier database, develop suppliers, conduct site visits, coordinate with QC/Workshop, ensure correct pricing on SAP, expedite supply orders, assist with payment queries, and ensure BBBEE compliance.
3. Logistics Function: Oversee transportation of spare parts, coordinate with agents and customers, monitor incoterms, and adhere to transport budgets.
4. General Duties: Maintain departmental procedures, manage teams to achieve sales goals, ensure timely reporting, and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification (minimum N.Dip.) in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, with sales and customer account management experience. Alternatively, a Diploma/Degree in Marketing, Commerce, or Business with technical/engineering sales experience.
• Management training and at least 5 years' experience in business development, customer management, procurement, or sales.
• Supply chain or warehouse management experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of contract law and pricing, analytical skills, SAP knowledge, and familiarity with aluminium smelter/heavy industry equipment are beneficial.
• Residency in Richards Bay is required.