Junior Buyer
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist with the procurement of both Aircraft and Non-Aircraft items, as well as other ad-hoc tasks as required;
- Support with purchasing and replenishment of stock items, ad-hoc commodities, and services from both local and international suppliers;
- Help coordinate the return of unserviceable units to designated suppliers for repairs;
- Assist with tooling-related procurement and repair processes;
- Track and report cost savings on a monthly basis;
- Help resolve queries related to supplier invoices;
- Follow up on orders daily and notify the Procurement team and internal stakeholders if any issues require attention;
- Provide weekly updates on outstanding orders;
- Generate bi-weekly reports on open requisitions and close those no longer needed by end users;
- Assist in comparing pricing between supplier proposals;
- Support negotiations on trade terms and discount structures with suppliers;
- Ensure that safety remains a top priority in all procurement activities;
- Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
- Procurement Degree/Diploma or related qualification (Advantageous);
- 1-3 years' of purchasing experience in procurement (Essential);
- Experience with ERP system/s (Essential);
- Experience in aviation procurement (Advantageous);
- 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).
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure;
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Problem-solving skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Detail orientated Telephone and email etiquette;
- Professional;
- High integrity;
- Proactive;
- Able to work independently and in a team;
- Learning orientated;
- Reliable;
- Deadline driven;
- Proactive;
- Positive;
- Immaculate time management;
- System and process driven.
- No email applications will 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.
- Not to proceed with this vacancy;
- To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.