Contract & Procurement Manager

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 â JHB000838

Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.