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 – JHB000838 Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.

Location: Kempton Park, ZA

Posted Date: 4/13/2024