Group Parts Manager
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About Profile
This candidate is a highly experienced Group Parts Manager with more than 20 years working within main dealer and commercial vehicle parts operations across the automotive sector. Having progressed from apprentice level into senior management positions, they bring extensive operational knowledge, strong leadership ability and excellent commercial awareness across multi-site parts departments.
Their most recent experience has involved overseeing group parts operations across multiple dealership sites, managing stock control, procurement, customer service and departmental performance while supporting both trade and retail business growth. They are highly experienced working within high-volume dealership environments where efficiency, stock availability and customer satisfaction are key drivers of success.
A major strength is their multi-site management experience and ability to lead and develop successful teams. Throughout their career they have managed parts departments, supported supply chain operations and worked closely with senior management to improve profitability, streamline processes and maintain strong stock control procedures across busy automotive operations.
They are also highly skilled within purchasing, inventory management and supplier negotiation, with experience sourcing new suppliers, negotiating pricing and controlling stock levels to maximise profitability and minimise downtime. Their background includes both automotive retail and commercial vehicle operations, giving them strong all-round understanding of the wider motor trade sector.
Professional, commercially focused and highly organised, they are confident managing customer accounts, leading teams and building strong working relationships across all areas of the business. They are now looking for a new long-term opportunity within a progressive automotive business where they can continue developing and supporting group parts operations.
Key Experience & Strengths
20+ years’ automotive parts experience
Group Parts Manager and multi-site leadership experience
Managing parts operations across 6 sites
Main dealer and commercial vehicle background
Stock control and inventory management
Procurement and supplier negotiation
Trade and retail parts operations
Customer account and supplier relationship management
Department KPI and profitability focus
Team leadership and staff development
Warehouse and supply chain operations
Strong commercial awareness and communication skills
Full UK driving licence
What They’re Looking For
Group Parts Manager or senior Parts Management role within a professional automotive environment
Salary Expectations
£42,000 basic salary plus bonus
Availability
4 weeks’ notice
Location
Looking for roles within up to 1 hour of Preston
This candidate would be a strong addition to any dealership group or automotive business seeking an experienced Group Parts Manager with strong leadership ability, excellent stock control knowledge and extensive experience managing multi-site automotive parts operations.
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