Spare Parts Manager

Engineering Spare Parts ManagerIn this role you will have the opportunity to define and implement the companys purchasing strategy, supply chain management, lead the sales activities required to provide effective supply and services to our clients, and lead a small team.Key Responsibilities:Spare Parts:Oversee the sales function for spare parts and implement a process road map to fulfil customer demand.Budgeting and forecasting order intake.Manage customer relationships to build long-term sustainable business partnerships.Procurement and Supply:Oversee and monitor supplier database.Develop suppliers to reach company needs in terms of quality, price, lead time, and confidentiality.Together with QA/QC, source and pre-qualify manufacturing suppliers required to perform outsourced work.Conduct site visits of prospective suppliers.Logistics:Manage the Logistics function and organise all transportation of spare parts, including from overseas suppliers to the end customer, with all necessary documentation.Lead a team of 6.Requirements:Tertiary qualification (at least NDip level) in either mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering fields, with experience a technical / engineering sales environment.Strong leadership experience.Must have at least 5 years experience in business development, customer management, procurement, sales or related field.Supply Chain management and/or Warehouse management experience will be beneficial.Exposure and conceptual understanding of contract law and pricing.Data analysis experience.SAP.Knowledge of the design and supply of process equipment / heavy industry process equipment.