RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12; 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).
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
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.
APPLICATION GUIDELINE:
No external email applications will be accepted. Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. FlySafair reserves the right * Not to proceed with this vacancy * To appoint the selected candidates based on it s operational requirements. Reference number – JHB000838
Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.