Technical Purchasing Officer

To technically support all Parts Departments in procurement needs.

Job Summary

• To technically support all Parts Departments in procurement needs.

Responsibilities

• To source parts when necessary for all branches and find alternatives. This will involve on the road activities for vendor visits and technical exchange
• To act as a contract administrator for all local tenders and support research of new tenders
• To network with local vendors to achieve good quality, cost, and service
• To assess and streamline all local parts procurement opportunities
• To ensure POs are followed up and pre-invoiced. No aged Pos on system
• To analyze data/trends to create suggested orders monthly by using various reports like top selling lines, lost sales, new vehicles sales reports, vehicles on order and vehicles in stock
• Maintain the integrity of parts number data by creating and superseding part numbers accurately
• To coordinate and follow up with all involved to ensure orders are filled and up to date information is relayed to relevant personnel
• To submit all necessary report in a timely manner.
• To adhere to all company policy and procedures
• Maintain a proper filing system
• Maintain professional attire according to dealership policy
• Can be rotated throughout the branches of Ansa Motors for training and or special projects as mandated by management
• Is expected to handle duties stated above regardless of brand within the Automotive group
• To perform any duties which may or may not be related to the above as requested by the Manager.

Job Standards

• Technically sound
• Complete confidentiality of all matters relating to the Company’s policy and procedures
• Accuracy in checking and recording data
• Timeliness in the completion of assigned tasks
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks in order of urgency
• Good problem solving skills and initiative in the performance of daily job related tasks
• Excellent customer relations
• Data Entry Management
• Prompt and Dependable
• Reporting Skills
• Analyzing Information
• Dealing with Complexity
• Maintain Pleasant demeanor
• Good communication skills.

Skill Requirements

• Minimum 5 CXC passes
• Minimum of 6 units of CAPE passes
• Bsc in Supply chain, Management, Bsc in Automechanics or equivalent
• CIPS will be an asset
• Automotive buying will be an asset
• Advanced certificates in Microsoft office will be an asset especially in excel
• Minimum of 2-3 years in automotive mechanics.

Deadline Date: December 16, 2024.