Global Spare Parts Manager

GLOBAL SPARE PARTS MANAGER – CONGLETON - £50000 - £60000 DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE
We are working with a global leading manufacturing/engineering company. We are recruiting for an experienced Global Spare Parts Manager to work from their Congleton site
GLOBAL SPARE PARTS MANAGER JOB PURPOSE
As a Global Spare Parts Manager, you will be responsible for the overall ownership, development, and growth of the company’s global spare parts business. The role involves leading global sourcing, inventory management, logistics, distribution, and aftermarket operations, with a strong focus on service levels, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. You will serve as the central coordinator between internal and external stakeholders, driving process improvements, developing inventory and digital systems, and leading the implementation and growth of the spare parts webshop. Your contribution will be key to optimising operations, increasing revenue, reducing costs, and building a scalable, world-class spare parts organisation.
GLOBAL SPARE PARTS MANAGER DUTIES
* Own the global spare parts and aftermarket business end-to-end, with full P&L accountability across sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, pricing, and sales.
* Develop and execute the global strategy for aftermarket growth, including new revenue streams and business models (service contracts, bundling, upselling).
* Set global pricing strategies and margin targets for the spare parts portfolio.
* Lead, develop, and grow the spare parts team, building a scalable, world-class organisation.
* Source spare parts globally, optimising the supplier base for cost, quality, and availability.
* Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements; manage supplier performance and risk.
* Ensure supplier compliance with quality standards and certifications.
* Design and implement the global inventory strategy, stocking policies, forecasting, and safety stock, to improve turnover and availability while reducing excess and obsolete stock.
* Own the global logistics and distribution setup, including regional hubs and warehouses, optimising freight costs and delivery lead times.
* Own and develop the inventory management system and related ERP/MRP capabilities, ensuring integration across inventory, finance, webshop, and logistics platforms.
* Lead the implementation and commercial growth of the spare parts webshop, including user experience, product structure, pricing logic, and digital sales analytics.
* Ensure compliant and efficient import/export, customs, and trade processes, with standardised documentation and up-to-date knowledge of international regulations.
* Establish scalable processes and standard operating procedures across all spare parts functions, driving continuous improvement.
* Monitor and act on business KPIs, revenue, margin, fill rate, lead time, inventory turnover, and customer satisfaction.
* Act as the central point of coordination for spare parts across service, sales, finance, IT, and external partners.
GLOBAL SPARE PARTS MANAGER REQUIREMENTS
* A high-energy professional who works effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* A strong team builder who promotes collaboration, accountability, and shared success.
* A solution-oriented colleague with a proactive approach to challenges and continuous improvement.
* An effective negotiator with strong supplier management skills.
* A commercially minded professional with the ability to think strategically and identify business opportunities.
* Someone who takes ownership and drives initiatives from concept through to execution.
* A highly organised individual with strong project and stakeholder management capabilities.
* An analytical and data-driven decision maker who uses insights to improve performance.
* Someone capable of building processes, structures, and scalable solutions from the ground up.
* An effective communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.
* An adaptable and resilient professional who is comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
* A customer-focused mindset and a commitment to service excellence.
* A technology-minded individual with an interest in digitalisation, systems development, and e-commerces
* 7–10+ years in aftermarket, spare parts, supply chain, procurement, or logistics, including at least 3 years in a leadership role with personnel responsibility.
- Proven commercial ownership; P&L, budget, or revenue/margin accountability for a parts, aftermarket, or service business (or a substantial region/segment of one).
- Track record of building or scaling an aftermarket or supply chain function, ideally in a growth or transformation phase.
- Experience with spare parts pricing, margin management, and aftermarket business models (service contracts, bundling).
- Strong background in global sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
- Experience designing inventory strategies across multiple locations or regions, including forecasting and stocking policies.
- Solid knowledge of international logistics, import/export, customs, and trade compliance.
- Experience implementing or improving ERP/MRP, inventory, or warehouse management systems.
- Experience with e-commerce platforms or spare parts webshops is highly desirable.
- Background from industrial equipment, machinery, or another OEM aftermarket environment is an advantage.
- Demonstrated success working cross-functionally (sales, service, finance, IT) in an international, multicultural setting; fluent business English.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications are an advantage.
- Significant relevant industry experience may be considered as an alternative to formal education.
GLOBAL SPARE PARTS MANAGER PACKAGE AND BENEFITS
- Working Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-4.30pm
- 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Onsite Parking
- £50000 - £60000 dependent on experience
- Fantastic opportunity to build a career
- Excellent ongoing training and support
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GLOBAL SPARE PARTS MANAGER – CONGLETON – £50000 - £60000