Job Profile
VistaJet is the first and only global business aviation company. On its branded fleet of silver and red business jets, VistaJet has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world. Founded 20 years ago, the company pioneered an innovative Program membership, offering clients access to an entire fleet whilst paying only for the hours they fly, free of the responsibilities and asset risks linked to aircraft ownership. Every flight is tailored to ensure seamless travel with maximum efficiency so clients can be in more meetings or locations within the shortest period of time.
Vista is an operating partner of Vista, the world’s leading private aviation group. Vista integrates a unique portfolio of brands offering asset free solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation. The Group's mission is to lead the change to provide clients with the most advanced flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.
We are looking for a Junior Purchasing Manager to join our team in Malta. This role will play a key role in the overall procurement process and in the management of our global network of suppliers.
Your Responsibilities
Reporting to the Purchasing Director, your responsibilities will include:
• Coordinating activities to ensure that department objectives are achieved • Contact regularly with current suppliers / vendors to maintain effective business relationships and productive cooperation with them in order to optimise the services provided in terms of performance, quality and cost, whilst looking for new opportunities with new vendors• Negotiation of Contract terms with suppliers whilst liaising with legal counsel• Maintaining stock levels of Uniforms and monitoring records of stocks ordered and received, understanding trends and providing updates to Uniforms Coordinator • Assist internal requisitioners in following the purchasing process • Assist in the logistics of goods from point to point and Analysing • Interact cross-functionally with key stakeholders; understanding their needs and find common grounds for best solutions• Tracking purchasing activities and measurements• Assist and support Purchasing Managers in developing and implementing the purchasing strategy for the Company• Make sure Company policy and procedures are taken into consideration throughout • Manage logistics, identify problems and producing new solutions
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
• Tertiary level of education and / or minimum of 3 years in the procurement of supplies and services (ideally both)• Strong negotiation skills• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills• Strong commercial focus and business-critical analysis• Creative and innovative thinking• Great communication skills• Aviation experience is considered as an Asset• Experience to work in a fast pace environment• Team player, self-driven, taking initiative and enthusiastic• Ability to work independently• Ability to work under pressure• Willing to travel when/if necessary• Experience on SAP is considered as an Asset• Excellent communication skills in English
