Senior Executive, Supplier Management (Cabin & Interior)

Malaysia Airlines Berhad; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Malaysia is seeking a Supplier Management Specialist responsible for supporting supplier relationship management for Cabin & Interior vendors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Aviation or related fields and at least 2 years of experience in aviation procurement or supplier management. Responsibilities include engaging suppliers, monitoring performance, supporting procurement, and managing risks to ensure compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working experience in aviation procurement, supplier management, or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of supplier performance metrics and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute supplier engagement activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance data and conduct regular reporting.
• Support procurement teams in negotiations and performance evaluations.
• Identify and manage supplier compliance and performance risks.
• Propose continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.

Skills

Supplier performance metrics

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Aviation industry standards

Education

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

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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.
• 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.