Junior Buyer

FlySafair; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airline in South Africa is seeking a Procurement Specialist to assist with various procurement tasks. Key responsibilities include supporting purchasing activities, tracking cost savings, and coordinating with suppliers. Candidates should possess 1-3 years of procurement experience and strong communication skills. The role emphasizes teamwork and detail orientation, with closing date for applications on 11 September 2025.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of purchasing experience in procurement.
• Experience in aviation procurement is advantageous.
• Knowledge of procurement practices and supply chain understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement of Aircraft and Non-Aircraft items.
• Support purchasing from local and international suppliers.
• Help coordinate return of unserviceable units for repairs.
• Track and report cost savings monthly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Learning oriented

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Procurement Degree/Diploma

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure;
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal);
• Problem-solving skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Detail oriented; Telephone and email etiquette;
• Professional;
• High integrity;
• Proactive;
• Able to work independently and in a team;
• Learning oriented;
• Reliable;
• Deadline driven;
• Positive;
• Immaculate time management;
• System and process driven.

Application Guideline

• 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.

FlySafair Reserves The Right

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing date: 11 September 2025