Senior Executive, Supplier Management

Malaysia Aviation Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major aviation organization in Selangor is seeking a Supplier Management Specialist responsible for supporting supplier relationship management plans, particularly for Powerplant vendors. The role requires monitoring supplier performance and ensuring compliance with aviation standards. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have at least 2 years of experience in aviation procurement. Strong skills in contract management and supplier performance assessment are essential. This position ensures high-quality, reliable services from suppliers.

Qualifications

• 2 years working experience in aviation procurement, supplier management, or logistics.
• Experience in managing supplier and contractual risks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute supplier engagement activities with stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance data and contract compliance.
• Support procurement teams in negotiations and data analysis.
• Identify and manage risks related to supplier performance.
• Plan continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.

Skills

Knowledge of contract management

Ability to work with cross‑functional teams

Proficiency in supplier management tools

Good understanding of aircraft maintenance processes

Balancing cost and quality of parts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Management

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business Management.
• 2 years working experience in aviation procurement, supplier management, or logistics.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of contract management, as well as supplier performance and risk assessment.
• Ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage supplier expectations.
• Proficiency in supplier management tools and reporting systems.
• Good understanding of aircraft maintenance processes, systems, and aviation industry standards.
• Identifying and securing long‑term beneficial partnership with key suppliers to achieve consistent delivery of quality products and services.
• Balancing cost, parts quality, and operational needs to ensure safe, reliable aircraft performance within budget.
• Managing supplier and contractual risks to ensure quality and timely delivery of parts as well as safety and regulatory standards for safe, efficient operations.

Key Challenges

• Identifying and securing long‑term beneficial partnership with key suppliers to achieve consistent delivery of quality products and services.
• Balancing cost, parts quality, and operational needs to ensure safe, reliable aircraft performance within budget.
• Managing supplier and contractual risks to ensure quality and timely delivery of parts as well as safety and regulatory standards for safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities – Key Accountability

• Plan and execute supplier engagement activities, ensuring smooth communication between internal and external stakeholders. To work closely with internal stakeholders such as Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams to resolve supplier‑related issues.
• Monitor supplier performance data, scorecards, and contract compliance records through regular and periodic assessments and/or audit. To conduct regular and periodic reporting on supplier performance to ensure adherence towards expected performance standards.
• Support procurement and contract teams in supplier negotiations, data analysis, and performance evaluations. To identify and propose key areas for cost and value optimization during the procurement processes.
• Identify and manage risks related to supplier compliance, performance, and operational impact. To prepare, monitor and report supplier contingency / risk‑mitigations plans to reduce / avoid operational downtime.
• Identify and plan continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers and internal stakeholders to promote process efficiency and optimization based on industry best practices and advancement.
• Any other related task as assigned by the supervisor.

Report To

• Manager, Supplier Management (Powerplant)

Position Summary

• Responsible for supporting the execution of supplier relationship management plans, particularly for Powerplant vendors. The role supports the Manager to ensure suppliers meet the expected performance standards, as well as compliance and maintenance operation requirements.