Procurement Executive - Asia

Skyways Technics; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation support company in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a Procurement Executive. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in the MRO/Aviation industry, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage procurement activities efficiently. Candidates should possess a Diploma or higher qualification and have good communication skills in English. This position involves working closely with suppliers and logistics to ensure timely procurement and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in MRO/Aviation industry.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Analytics and detail orientation required.

Responsibilities

• Support workshop in procurement and replenishment of materials.
• Negotiate with suppliers for service offerings.
• Monitor purchases to avoid shortages and disruptions.
• Coordinate with logistics for timely deliveries.
• Participate in planning meetings and operations briefings.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong organization and time management skills

Analytical and detail-oriented

Strong IT system skills, especially in Excel

Education

Diploma, Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supports Skyways Technics workshop in the replenishment and purchase of required tooling, raw materials, services, parts, consumables, and expendables.
• To ensure that the workshop’s procurement requirements are met, and materials inventories are constantly replenished and kept at sufficient levels to facilitate our repair service needs, quality, and the on-time delivery to our customers, in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• In collaboration with the planning and the shop operations, the Procurement Executive will evaluate each purchase on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Source and purchase repair materials and tooling in support of Part‑145 repair activities.
• Support the sourcing needs of Skyways Technics internal departments.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best possible service offerings with respect to lead time vs. price and quality.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of items.
• Monitor all purchases to avoid any shortages, overcharges, and disruptions of the supply Chain.
• Liaise with logistics for best shipping option.
• Manage the outsourcing of tools needing repair, maintenance, or calibration.
• Submit Purchase Orders to vendors.
• Participate in daily operations briefings.
• Update inventory levels and ensure that stock levels are appropriate.
• Initiate transfers between Skyways Technics Asia and various Skyways Technics warehouses worldwide.
• Conduct benchmarking exercises.
• Ensure costs remain within the set procurement budget.
• Participate in planning meetings.
• Maintain and update the supplier and vendor database.
• Assist the Procurement Manager in the evaluation of supplier and vendor performance.
• Help with the sourcing of new suppliers considering prices, lead times, and quality.
• Aid in monitoring of the Moving Average Price (MAP) of purchased components, parts, materials, and consumables.
• Have a clear understanding of the workshop activity, associated challenges, and objectives.
• Follow purchasing procedures and policies and ensure all transactions are documented.
• Performing all procurement activities in compliance with applicable regulations and standards set by Skyways Technics.

Limit of Authority

DKK 500,000

Qualification Requirements

• Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree.
• Good communication skill both in spoken and written in English.
• Good organization skill and time management skill.
• Analytics, details and performance oriented.
• Strong IT system skill such as Excel.

Working Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of working experience in MRO/Aviation industry.