Buyer at FlySafair

Description

• 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.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Able to work independently and in a team;
• Proactive;
• Learning orientated;
• Reliable;
• Immaculate time management;
• Deadline driven;
• Positive;
• System and process driven.

Application Guideline:

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
• 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 its operational requirements.

Closing Date: 02 September 2026