Senior Executive, Supplier Management (Maintenance Services & MRO)

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

Job summary

An international airline is seeking a Senior Executive for Supplier Management (Maintenance Services & MRO). The role involves supporting supplier relationships, monitoring performance, and managing compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and 2 years of experience in aviation procurement or supplier management. This position requires strong skills in contract management and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2 years working experience in aviation procurement, supplier management, or logistics.
• Ability to manage supplier expectations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of supplier relationship management plans for Maintenance Services & MRO.
• Monitor supplier performance data and compliance records.
• Assist procurement and contract teams in supplier negotiations.
• Identify and manage risks related to supplier compliance.
• Plan continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.

Skills

Contract management knowledge

Cross-functional team collaboration

Proficiency in supplier management tools

Understanding of aircraft maintenance processes

Risk assessment capabilities

Education

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

Job description

Career Opportunities: Senior Executive, Supplier Management (Maintenance Services & MRO) (22557)

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Position Summary

Responsible for supporting the execution of supplier relationship management plans, particularly for Maintenance Services & MRO 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

• 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.