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Purchasing Specialist (Automotive Spare Parts)

--Vinzone Auto Spare Parts Trading LLC--

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As a Purchasing Specialist at Vinzone, you are responsible for the heartbeat of our supply chain. Your goal is to ensure we source high-quality automotive spare parts (Local & International) at the best possible prices, ensuring our Sales team can offer competitive quotes to our customer.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sourcing & Procurement

  • Identify and source required spare parts (New, OEM, Aftermarket, or Imported) based on requests from the Sales team.

  • Manage local sourcing for immediate needs and international procurement for specialized or bulk orders.

  • Validate part compatibility and technical specifications to ensure 100% accuracy before purchase.

2. Negotiation & Sourcing Strategy

  • Maintain a database of local and international suppliers to compare pricing and lead times.

  • Negotiate terms, volume discounts, and shipping costs to maximize company margins.

  • Ensure the availability of "fast-moving" items to reduce customer wait times.

3. Order Management (Odoo/ERP)

  • Generate and manage Purchase Orders (POs) within Odoo.

  • Follow up on shipment statuses, customs clearance, and delivery timelines.

  • Coordinate with the Inventory/Warehouse team to ensure items are received, inspected (including video verification for imports), and logged correctly.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Provide the Sales/Customer Success team with accurate pricing and delivery estimates (Lead Times).

  • Work with Accounting to ensure supplier invoices are verified and paid on time.

Requirements

  • Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience specifically in Automotive Spare Parts purchasing (Essential).

  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of OEM vs. Aftermarket brands and VIN-based part identification.

  • Skills: Exceptional negotiation and supplier relationship management.

  • Software: Proficiency in Excel and experience using an ERP system (Odoo experience is a major plus).

  • Communication: Strong verbal and written English; Arabic is a plus.

  • Mindset: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.


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