Senior Executive, Supplier Management (Cabin & Interior)

Malaysia Aviation Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation management company is seeking a Senior Executive in Supplier Management (Cabin & Interior) in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves planning supplier engagement, monitoring performance, supporting negotiations, and managing compliance risks. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have at least 2 years of experience in aviation procurement or supplier management. Strong skills in stakeholder management and contract negotiation are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields is required.
• 2 years of experience in aviation procurement, supplier management, or logistics is mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supplier performance metrics

Contract negotiation

Compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Aircraft maintenance processes

Education

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

Job description

Position Title

Senior Executive, Supplier Management (Cabin & Interior)

Report To

Assistant Manager, Supplier Management (Cabin & Interior)

Position Summary

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

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.

Qualification & Working Experience

• 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

• Strong knowledge of supplier performance metrics, contract negotiation, and compliance.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage supplier expectations.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Good understanding of aircraft maintenance processes, systems, and aviation industry standards.

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.