PARTS BUYER – AUTOMOTIVE PANEL SHOP (STELLENBOSCH)

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Parts Buyer for its automotive panel shop in Stellenbosch. The role involves sourcing and purchasing vehicle parts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient operations within the panel shop. Candidates must have a Senior Certificate and experience working with automotive parts, with skills in inventory oversight and cost control being essential. Basic to intermediate Excel skills are necessary for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive parts is essential.
• Experience in the panel shop / body repair industry is advantageous.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills required.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing vehicle parts.
• Managing relationships with suppliers.
• Overseeing inventory and ensuring operational efficiency.

Skills

Supplier management

Cost control

Inventory oversight

Collaboration

Education

Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Tools

Excel

Job description

PARTS BUYER – AUTOMOTIVE PANEL SHOP (STELLENBOSCH)

2026-01-08 - 2026-02-07

Permanent

WB003718

Logistics, Warehouse Fleet and Distribution

Motor / Vehicle Industry

The Parts Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing vehicle parts to ensure smooth and efficient operations within a panel shop. The role involves supplier management, cost control, inventory oversight, and collaboration with workshop and service teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Experience working with automotive parts (essential)
• Experience in the panel shop / body repair industry advantageous
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills