Group Parts Manager

📋 Description

• Efficiently manage parts procurement to optimize margins at all Activate Accident Repair Group locations.

• Lead and oversee the AAR Parts department, ensuring adequate resources are always accessible.

• Communicate the Parts strategy and structure clearly to the team, ensuring adherence to processes and responsibilities.

• Hold team members accountable for meeting agreed KPIs and address any underperformance promptly.

• Collaborate with Regional and Bodyshop Managers to meet Parts function expectations.

• Define and evaluate parts ordering processes, monitor SLAs, and drive improved KPI delivery consistently.

• Automate parts ordering, receipting, and invoicing, working with the development team to address system needs promptly.

• Cultivate strong stakeholder relationships within AAR operational management teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

• Contribute to customer contract negotiations regarding parts elements to create value for the Group.

• Continuously assess preferred suppliers against performance criteria and take corrective actions as needed.

• Negotiate and monitor supplier discounts and SLAs, communicating changes from contractual agreements.

• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure consistent service across multiple sites.

• Analyze parts data to identify margin-increasing opportunities and drive efficiency across the Group.

• Minimize charges through strategic parts ordering without compromising customer satisfaction.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills to optimize team performance.

• Technical knowledge of the vehicle parts and accessories industry and supply chain.

• Previous experience in parts procurement in a multi-site environment.

• Strong numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.

• High standards of data accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to uphold and promote the Group values.

🏝️ Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).

• Personal health cash plan for reimbursements on dental and optical check-ups.

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental pay.

• Life assurance coverage: three times basic salary.

• Complimentary breakfasts and fruit.

• Birthday surprise for all employees!