Job Description

• Manage the procurement process from initiation to completion of payment;
• Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers & identify potential suppliers based on project requirements;
• Manage supplier evaluation and selection;
• Negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers;
• Manage the complete contract life cycle from Creation, Collaboration, Signing, Tracking, Renewal and Closure;
• Receive feedback and monitor the supplier lead time and quality of services provided;
• Monitor price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing and work out a strategy to ensure best pricing and quality to be supplied to FlySafair;
• Liaise actively with the Technical department heads to understand the needs across the Technical department; - Review requests for Quotations (RFQs) and monitor all delivery timelines are met and to ensure a >98% OTIF;
• Manage accurate records for all procurement activities;
• Prepare financial and quality Audits;
• Accurately track and report key functional metrics;
• Thoroughly examine and test existing contracts to ensure maximum contract value on agreed contracts;
• Together with the Warehouse manager, monitor Consignment stock and report back to suppliers and Management;
• Provide input into the Annual Budget and future capacity requirements;
• Responsible for the overall Performance of Contract Obligations and the effectiveness of the Contract;
• Monitor and report on the total Value of Contract and ensure price competiveness;
• Oversee the compliance rate and is accountable for the Purchase Order accuracy;
• Manage the full procurement team and their performance.

• Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Degree in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or Equivalent;
• 5+ years Procurement experience of which, must include 3 years managerial experience;
• Proven experience of previous Contract Management;
• Proficient in Procurement procedures and best practices;
• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls;
• Aviation experience (preferred);
• Knowledge of SAM AMO system (advantageous);
• Qlickview experience (Advantageous).

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers;
• Strong leadership;
• Organisational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills;
• Critical thinker;
• Deadline driven;
• Immaculate time keeping.

FlySafair