Material Controller- Contract and Supplier Performance at Kenya Airways

Purpose

Ensure inventory optimization through review and analysis of data and provision of solutions / proposals that guide agreement / contract decisions and establish supplier performance indicators by applying industry proven metrics for measuring & improvement of supplier performance to drive business operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive contracts negotiation by analyzing and reviewing the requisite materials data.
• Operationalize existing contracts and agreements.
• Monitor and control contracts performance – CSP, PBH’s, GTA’s,Adhocs.
• Generating management reports regularly or as required.
• Review and management of materials cost.

Skills

• Proven analytical, planning and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Cost analysis and management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Contract Management.
• Good communicator with ability to form and maintain good relationship.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management.
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience of working in a material cost control role and supervising the smooth supply of materials in line with maintenance requirements and budget, ideally within aviation or manufacturing.
• Experience in contract management.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Advanced understanding of materials management data and systems.
• Knowledge of aircraft components/parts.
• Ability to read, understand & interpret approved maintenance documentation e.g.; IPC, RSPL, AMM, SBs etc · Knowledge of lean techniques.
• Knowledge of aircraft parts airworthiness certification (EASA, FAA) KCAA and customs regulations relevant to aircraft parts desirable good understanding of IATA resolutions and industry rules.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body will be an added advantage.
• 5 years working knowledge and experience preferably from aircraft maintenance or in a technical field.

Additional Information

• Strategic thinking and business understanding.
• Results orientated with the ability to plan, deliver against deadlines and meet targets.
• Ability to do conflict resolution.
• Is organized and able to balance work and life.
• Good in time management.
• Able to do self-improvement.
• Resilient and able to manage stress and deliver results.
• Has high level of patience.
• Attention to detail.
• Unquestionable integrity and ethics.