Website South African Airways Technical (SAAT)
South African Airways Technical (SAAT), has over the last 80 years, provided Aircraft Maintenance services to a vast number of commercial airlines in the domestic, regional and international markets. SAAT has particularly been successful in the delivery high quality maintenance services such as; maj… read moreor airframe checks; engine overhaul; mechanical components; avionics and line maintenance. SAAT’s main operational base is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, with line maintenance capabilities at most major airports in Africa. SAAT has full support structures comprising of Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality Assurance, aircraft painting, major structural repairs, IFE and cabin installations together with an extensive high quality apprenticeship program.
Job Purpose
To implement, control and manage the procurement process incorporating best business practices within SAAT area, whilst proactively reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by negotiating long term supply and service agreements with vendors selected via a tender process, reducing the vendor base and administration costs though e-commerce solutions without compromising personnel safety and that of aircraft as defined in the prescribed regulation guidelines of the applicable aviation authorities.
Principal Accountabilities
Implement commodity sourcing strategies ad plans in order to maximize financial benefits for SAAT.
Develop and implement a procurement plan for projects so that direction and objectives of the department are optimally planned, executed and monitored in line with the companies’ objectives and policies
Plan long term and short-term strategies for commodities, that will result achieving optimal benefit for the organisation (pricing, reciprocal work, discounts, etc)
Analyse SAAT spend data to identify supply chain projects in order to maximise financial benefit
Consult with Engineering and SAA Fleet when reviewing alternatives for commodity groups.
Generate timelines to provide projects in order of value enhancements to SAAT
Ensure that Benchmarking, Spend Analysis, Research, etc are accomplished to reduce costs in the organisation
Co-ordinate and run tender process in accordance to policy and negotiate with recommended vendors before contracting
Negotiate or plan negotiation strategies within their teams
Ensure that savings are generated and savings targets are met
Implement market related and all benchmarked comparisons to focus on TCO reductions and value creation initiatives.
Identify potential candidates for value managed relationships by market research and historical support.
Develop, implement and monitor TCO modelling in line with SAAT’s objectives and plan policies.
Co-ordinate an implementation/transition of all approved projects
Establish leverage and sharing of best practises by developing relationships with stakeholders of other airlines
Evaluate and negotiate contract and business decisions
Assess business requirements, end user needs and supply market capabilities for relevant commodity groups
Employ various strategies e.g. consignment agreements, staggered orders, take into consideration maintenance schedules when negotiating contracts.
Develop and implement an interface with operational procurement to control vendor performance and improve information flow
Verify and evaluate critical requirements and suggest alternative solutions
Carry out due diligence
Ensure good governance in all contracts and projects
Implement Strategic Procurement contract decisions in order to ensure compliance with agreed SLA’s.
Manage the resolution of contractual discrepancies to ensure adherence.
Implement management control measures for vendor compliance with contractual issues
Review contracts periodically with vendors and provide feedback to all relevant stakeholders
Build and maintain supplier relationship through constructive interaction
Oversee, monitor and control overall procurement deliverables
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in B.com Engineering or B.com and 5 years’ procurement experience (Airline experience will be advantageous)
OR
3 years’ experience, and a relevant NFQ 5 Purchasing qualification
OR
Senior Buyer with 6 years’ experience and relevant qualification
OR
Technician with 2 years’ experience, and relevant Purchasing qualification plus 3 years’ procurement experience
OR
Technical diploma (N6/T3) with 5 years Technical buying experience and relevant Purchasing qualification
Must have a valid driver’s license
Strategic sourcing – Aviation 4 years – Essential
Operational Procurement – Aviation 2 years – Essential
Construct effective presentations/management reports – 2 years – Advantageous
Procurement – 5 years – Advantageous
Knowledge and Skills
SAAT Organisation, policies and procedures
Regulatory requirements. SACAA, EASA and FAA.
Sound knowledge of AMOS and Impact, Excel MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Cost Control
Industry Knowledge
Good knowledge of BBBEE, Corporate Governance principles , PFMA, PPPFA, National Treasury regulations
Intranet / Internet / Extranet Collaboration
Deadline:11th June,2026
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