Buyer

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.