Technical Purchasing Administrator

Purchasing Officer

We are pleased to inform that we have an open vacancy within the Technical Purchasing Department for a Technical Purchasing Administrator. A great opportunity to join a formidable team and work with a company which really invests in the work force with optimal prospects to improve their careers within Medavia.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Reporting to the Technical Purchasing & logistics Manager, the chosen candidate will be responsible for the:

  • Overseeing the supply chain of parts/services for ongoing projects in the hangar floor;
  • Give support of the ongoing Sale of surplus parts to 3rd parties;
  • Receiving of requisitions from Internal and External Customers;
  • Procurement of aviation parts and materials;
  • Handling repairs of both Medavia and customer rotables components, including pre-booking of allocation slots, pre-alerts, monitoring of progress during repair/refurbishment, pricing assessment, and return of component to Medavia facility;
  • Monitoring the logistics of parts, services and special requirements;
  • Preparation of spread sheets to monitor projects;
  • Corresponding with internal/external clients/vendors to ensure correct processing of purchasing /shipping procedures;
  • Checking and processing of invoices for payment including pre-payments and account payments;
  • Preparation of prepayment documents;
  • Issuing of quotations to customers and follow-up;
  • Ensuring that when AOG/Urgent shipments are being handled, freight and airline representatives are kept in close communication to ensure goods travel as booked;
  • Understand parts market pricing to support the department when selling surplus parts;
  • General filing and office duties;
  • Preparing monthly reports as and when directed by the purchasing manager.

Applicants, are expected to have a good level of education, speak/write fluent English as well as be able to use company standard office applications. Be loyal, proactive, business oriented, flexible and the ability to work under pressure.

Previous experience in a technical Purchasing & Logistics aviation environment will be an asset, however, will are ready to invest in training to the chosen candidates.