Contract and Procurement Manager - Kempton Park at FlySafair

Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair, has a vacancy for a Contract and Procurement Manager at our Head
Office Bonaero Park. The successful applicant will report to the Senior Manager: Supply Chain.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage procurement process from initiation to completion (of both purchased orders and deliveries);
• Act as a point of contact between the company and suppliers & Identify potential suppliers based on project requirements;
• Together with Finance and Quality Assurance do supplier evaluation and selection;
• Assist to negotiate contracts, terms and deadlines with vendors and suppliers;
• Monitor price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing;
• Work closely with the legal department to ensure contract terms are favourable to the company;
• Meet with supervisors and department heads to understand the needs across the technical department;
• Review requests for Quotations (RFQs);
• Set procurement and team goals in collaboration with executive management and other team leads;
• Ensure that all Delivery timelines are met and to ensure an >98% OTIF;
• Maintaining documentation and keeping accurate records of all procurement activities;
• Accurately track and report key functional metrics;
• Together with the Snr Manager Supply Chain Thoroughly examine and test existing contracts;
• Together with the Warehouse manager monitor Consignment stock and report back to suppliers and Management ;
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures;
• Constantly work to improve processes;
• Organise the recruitment and training of staff, as well as monitoring staff performance and progress;
• Prepare Annual Budget and plan future capacity requirements;
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12;
• Degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration;
• 5+ years Procurement experience;
• Expertise in procurement procedures and best practices;
• Proven experience of previous contract management;
• Proficient knowledge of inventory and inventory controls;
• Strong knowledge of Procurement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs);
• SAM AMO system (Optional);
• Qlickview experience (Optional)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers;
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills;
• Team player;
• Solution driven to meet deadlines;
• Knowledge and experience with methods for process re-engineering;
• Immaculate time keeping.