Procurement Specialist at FlySafair

Procurement Specialist
Description

• Assist with effective sourcing strategies to optimise procurement processes and improve efficiency;
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures by procuring only from QA-approved vendors, safeguarding organisational interests;
• Identify and evaluate potential new suppliers in collaboration with the procurement team, facilitating audits and credit applications through the Finance Department; 
• Enhance procurement agility by streamlining processes and improving response times; 
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, ensuring all relevant records are uploaded to the designated Procurement Drive/s for audit purposes; 
• Monitor procurement spending to identify cost savings and support data-driven decision-making; 
• Conduct financial assessments of supplier expenditures for reporting purposes to the line Manager; 
• Keep abreast of industry developments and market trends relevant to procurement activities; 
• Collaborate with management to enhance procurement systems, improving productivity and information flow to internal customers; 
• Support supplier assessment, risk mitigation, development, and relationship management with both internal and external stakeholders; 
• Track and report key functional metrics to optimise procurement performance and reduce expenses; 
• Monitor backorders in ERP systems to ensure on-time and in-full deliveries; 
• Manage open requisitions and open orders on the ERP system, ensuring timely closure to reduce financial impact; 
• Minimise GRV suspense by ensuring timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, including reviewing and approving them in coordination with Procurement, Warehousing, and Finance teams; 
• Verify employees’ clocking times, overtime requests, and completion of overtime forms, and ensure leave submissions are accurate for management approval; 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, safety, and procedural obligations; 
• Assist with the procurement and replacement of stock items as well as ad-hoc commodities and services; 
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Ensure procurement activities align with company specifications and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential); 
• Diploma/Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related field (Essential); 
• Minimum 5 years’ procurement experience (Essential); 
• Experience in aviation procurement (Advantageous); 
• Willing to work overtime and standby; 
• Knowledge of Procurement best practices and sourcing strategies; 
• Understanding of commercial shipping, INCO terms, and regulatory compliance; 
• ERP procurement systems (e.g. TRAX, Qlikview); 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal); 
• Good negotiations and networking skills; 
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skill; 
• Telephone and email etiquette;
• Excellent attention to detail; 
• Deadline driven; 
• Good interpersonal skills. 
• Personal Attributes 
• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Proactive; 
• Positive; 
• System and process driven; 
• Confidentiality; 
• Immaculate time keeping. 

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.

Closing Date: October 22, 2025