Program Supply Chain (Purchaser)

Spirit AeroSystems; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the aerospace sector as a Program Supply Chain Purchaser. You'll play a vital role managing supplier relationships and ensuring cost-effective procurement. This position offers a dynamic work environment and possibilities for career advancement, working with industry-leading technologies.

Benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Dynamic work culture

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement or supply chain management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competent in IT systems with experience in SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers and oversee commercial terms.
• Support and lead contract negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost reductions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Financial Awareness

Process Improvement

Education

Diploma/Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

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The Program Supply Chain (Purchaser) plays a critical role in supporting the execution of procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective, timely, and quality delivery of materials. This position interfaces across multiple suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive supply chain performance, secure commercial advantages, and support the achievement of production goals.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of suppliers, overseeing commercial terms and cost-per-aircraft metrics.

Support and lead contract negotiations, ensuring all customer flow-down requirements are protected.

Conduct regular supplier negotiations to drive cost reductions and enhance commercial value.

Monitor supplier performance, escalate risks, and contribute data for management reporting.

Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, particularly around cost, quality, and service.

Resolve supply shortages that could impact the production build schedule.

Contribute to resourcing and supplier transition plans to achieve lowest cost and delivery assurance.

Support supplier assessments, audits, and transfer management activities.

Analyse supplier base to identify opportunities for rationalisation and improvement.

Issue RFQs/RFPs for new requirements and expiring contracts, ensuring compliance and alignment.

Ensure contract coverage is current and aligned with applicable laws and business needs.

Monitor supply chain risks and exchange rate fluctuations, highlighting critical impacts.

Participate in engineering change implementation and cost mitigation strategies.

Clear supplier invoice discrepancies promptly to avoid payment delays.

Support the execution of supplier exit strategies and onboarding of new vendors as needed.

Develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships.

Input supplier capacity and capability data into management reports and customer submissions.

Ensure SAP systems are up to date with accurate pricing, contract, and supplier information.

Contribute to Executive Procurement Reviews (EPRs) with supplier status updates and performance insights.

Prepare and present strategic supplier reviews and business readiness assessments in collaboration with senior stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Diploma/Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Strong experience in procurement or supply chain management.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across business functions and cultures.

Competent in IT systems, with a preference for experience in SAP.

Strong commercial and financial awareness.

Knowledge of industry best practices and ability to drive process improvement.

Proficient in English (spoken and written); additional language skills in Malay and Chinese/Korean are an advantage.

Willingness and ability to travel for supplier visits, audits, and reviews.

Decision-Making Authority

Once trained, the Program Supply Chain (Purchaser) will be responsible for managing assigned suppliers, including pricing, contract management, and commercial terms. The role includes the authority to raise purchase orders and ensure pricing accuracy. Strategic decisions or actions that affect broader business operations will require manager review and approval. The role is accountable for identifying risks and opportunities through regular supplier reviews and reporting.

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia? Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Purchaser? How many years' experience do you have in supply chain management (SCM)? Do you have previous invoicing experience? Are you willing to travel for this role when required? How many years' experience do you have in a procurement role?

You don’t just want a job. You want an opportunity to be part of something special. A career at Spirit AeroSystems is that and more. This is where employees every day are given the chance to Dream Big and Make It Fly!

Spirit Aerosystems is a recognized leader in the global aerostructures market with more than 13,000 employees worldwide. Our customers are some of the best known and biggest aerospace manufacturers in the business. That means our employees work with exciting technologies and materials to design and build some of the world’s most popular aircraft. If you are looking for a company where you can make an impact right away, sharpen your skills, and be part of a dynamic culture, Spirit is the place for you. Teamwork is essential. Diversity is more than just a slogan. Initiative and innovation are valued.

You don’t just want a job. You want an opportunity to be part of something special. A career at Spirit AeroSystems is that and more. This is where employees every day are given the chance to Dream Big and Make It Fly!

Spirit Aerosystems is a recognized leader in the global aerostructures market with more than 13,000 employees worldwide. Our customers are some of the best known and biggest aerospace manufacturers in the business. That means our employees work with exciting technologies and materials to design and build some of the world’s most popular aircraft. If you are looking for a company where you can make an impact right away, sharpen your skills, and be part of a dynamic culture, Spirit is the place for you. Teamwork is essential. Diversity is more than just a slogan. Initiative and innovation are valued.

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