The Parts Buyer is primarily responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the necessary parts for vehicle repairs and maintenance. This involves tasks like identifying parts needs, finding reliable suppliers, negotiating prices, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining accurate records. He/She also needs to manage inventory, control costs, and maintain relationships with vendors.

In essence, the Parts Buyer plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of a panel shop by effectively managing the procurement of necessary parts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Identifying Parts Needs

• Reviewing repair orders and job cards
• Analyzing work orders to understand the specific parts required for each job.
• Evaluating vehicles to determine the extent of damage and the parts needed for repair.
• Forecasting parts requirements
• Predicting future parts needs based on repair schedules and historical data. ...