Contract & Procurement Manager

Description:

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 leadershipOrganisational, 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?? JHB000838Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.