Spare parts department manager - Construction machinery

We are looking for proactive, committed, and talented individuals who are eager to take on new projects.

Are you an engine enthusiast? Do you have a passion for customer service? Then this opportunity is for you!

Main Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management: Oversee and manage the inventory of spare parts, ensuring sufficient stock of the most demanded parts and coordinating the replenishment of those in shortage.
• Spare Parts Procurement: Negotiate with suppliers and manufacturers for the purchase of spare parts, ensuring the right balance of quality and cost.
• Technical Support: Provide technical advice on spare parts to both customers and internal technicians, ensuring the most appropriate solutions are offered according to machinery requirements.
• Order Management: Manage spare parts orders both for the maintenance of machinery we repair and for external customer orders.
• Customer and Supplier Relations: Maintain effective communication with customers to ensure satisfaction with spare parts, as well as with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.
• Record Keeping: Maintain an up-to-date database of available spare parts, along with suppliers, clients, and orders placed.
• Cost Control: Ensure cost optimization in the purchase and management of spare parts, seeking efficiency in procurement processes without compromising quality.
• Logistics: Coordinate the distribution and shipping of spare parts to various sales points, workshops, or customers.
• Continuous Training: Stay updated on the latest developments in agricultural and construction machinery spare parts, and train the team on updates and best practices.
• Team Management: Supervise and coordinate the spare parts management team, ensuring proper organization of daily tasks.

Requirements:

• Academic Background: Technician or engineer in fields related to agricultural, construction, or mechanical machinery. However, relevant sector experience combined with training in spare parts or logistics may also be sufficient.
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years in a similar position, with experience in spare parts or components management.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanics and components of agricultural and construction machinery, with the ability to identify the necessary parts for each machine model.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate prices and delivery times with suppliers, as well as manage customer relationships.
• Organization & Management: Solid skills in inventory control, logistics, and order handling.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team management: Ability to supervise, motivate, and lead a team, ensuring good organization and performance.
• Effective communication both internally and externally.
• Customer orientation to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of inventory and order management IT systems.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work in a solid, international company.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Life insurance.
• Continuous professional training.
• Option to contract health insurance through flexible compensation.
• Working hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.