- Industrial, Engineering, Manufacturing and Hardware products
- Opportunity for career progression, training and development

- $120k + super
- $16k car allowance
- Annual bonus
- Full-time permanent position
- Industrial, Engineering, Manufacturing and Hardware products
- Chance for career progression, training and development

Our client is a leader in their industry providing mechanical and industrial hardware solutions to retail, industrial, manufacturing and engineering industries across Australia. Due to growth, we are seeking a Spare Parts Manager to join their team in this newly created role.

The role

Inventory Control

- Track stock levels across all parts categories to ensure accurate, real-time inventory visibility.
- Perform routine physical counts and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
- Analyse sales data to forecast demand, ensuring fast-moving parts are stocked whilst minimising slow moving/obsolete inventory and implement strategies to prevent part obsolescence.
- Work closely with service and repair teams to supply needed parts quickly and accurately with minimal downtime.

Ordering and Procurement

- Source OEM and aftermarket parts from qualified suppliers to meet quality and cost requirements.
- Manage relationships with preferred vendors and evaluate new suppliers as needed.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to control costs and maintain supply reliability.

Team Leadership

- Hire, train, and supervise department staff, including counter sales and warehouse workers.
- Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and support ongoing staff development.
- Foster a safe, organized, and productive parts department work environment.

Financial Oversight





- Manage the department sales performance, P&L; and budgets, including procurement, performance and staffing costs.
- Track profitability and identify opportunities to improve margins, competitive pricing and reduce waste.

Sales Planning

- Develop short, medium and long-term sales strategies, promotional campaigns, and business development initiatives to capture a larger market share.
- Nurture key accounts, commercial clients, and dealer networks to drive repeat business and resolve complex client inquiries.
- Maintain CFM, customer data and contractual requirements.

What we're looking for

- 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in a parts department or automotive/industrial setting, plus prior supervisory background.
- Ability to travel interstate to Branches as required
- Drivers licence
- Previous experience managing department budgets, pricing, and margins with a solid grasp of inventory valuation methods.
- Strong understanding of mechanical components, equipment specs, and digital inventory systems.
- Clear verbal and written skills for vendor negotiations and cross-departmental coordination.
- Ability to manage supply chain delays and handle customer service issues promptly.
- Strong knowledge of freight, customs, demand forecasting, and vendor performance to keep parts flowing reliably.
- Adaptable to change and drive continuous improvement in processes, layouts, and product knowledge.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Benefits

- $120k + super
- $16k car allowance
- Annual bonus
- Full time permanent position
- Industrial, Engineering, Manufacturing and Hardware products
- Opportunity for career progression, training and development

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📌 Spare Parts Manager (Sydney)
🏢 A.I.R Recruitment
📍 Sydney