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Overview

Purchase aircraft components and business related requirements locally and internationally; Expedite repairs and service exchange cycles of various parts; Raise requests for quotes and compare best price/s, availability and delivery; Place purchase orders with QA approved vendors and follow up as necessary to confirm that all expedited requests and delivery dates are adhered to; Update procurement systems with relevant information in line with company policies and procedures; Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, support, history and service; Negotiate supplier price increases where required; Ensure that savings tracked and reported on monthly; Recommend supplier changes and suggestions when deemed appropriate; Evaluate invoice discrepancies and negotiate/resolve variances with suppliers; Expedite orders with suppliers to ensure speedy delivery of parts as per agreements; Monitor open requisitions and open orders on the ERP system and ensure timeously closure of these open requisitions and open orders if no longer required by the end user; Perform financial analysis on supplier spend for reporting purposes; Monitor and report any discrepancies between the contractual agreement and the actual outcomes; Identify and recommend appropriate vendors for future reference; Negotiate trade terms and discount structures with suppliers; Ensures that safety is treated with the highest priority; Assist with standby duties; Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to foster meaningful interactions.

Requirements

  • Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential)
  • Procurement Degree/Diploma or related qualification (Advantageous)
  • 3–5 years' of purchasing experience in procurement (Essential)
  • Experience with ERP system/s (Essential)
  • Experience in aviation procurement (Advantageous)
  • Willing to work overtime and standby
  • Knowledge and understanding of MS Office suite
  • Knowledge of procurement practices
  • Understanding of commercial shipping and identify possible supply chain disruptions
  • Commercial acumen
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)
  • Experience with SAM AMO systems/Trax/Qlickview
  • Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Stress management skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Detail orientated
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Immaculate time keeping

Responsibilities

  • Purchase aircraft components and business related requirements locally and internationally
  • Expedite repairs and service exchange cycles of various parts
  • Raise requests for quotes and compare best price/s, availability and delivery
  • Place purchase orders with QA approved vendors and follow up as necessary
  • Update procurement systems with relevant information in line with company policies and procedures
  • Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, support, history and service
  • Negotiate supplier price increases where required
  • Ensure that savings tracked and reported on monthly
  • Recommend supplier changes and suggestions when deemed appropriate
  • Evaluate invoice discrepancies and negotiate/resolve variances with suppliers
  • Expedite orders with suppliers to ensure speedy delivery of parts as per agreements
  • Monitor open requisitions and open orders on the ERP system
  • Perform financial analysis on supplier spend for reporting purposes
  • Monitor and report any discrepancies between the contractual agreement and the actual outcomes
  • Identify and recommend appropriate vendors for future reference
  • Negotiate trade terms and discount structures with suppliers
  • Ensure that safety is treated with the highest priority
  • Assist with standby duties
  • Maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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