Senior Supply Chain Executive

Liebherr Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liebherr-Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Executive to define and execute the Aerospace division’s strategic procurement plan. You will oversee supplier development, Make-or-Buy decisions, RFIs/RFQs, and CAPEX purchases, while aligning with budget and governance policies.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to drive savings and value, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance across the supply chain. Travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Certification from CIPS, CPSM, CSCP and CSSBB.
• 5+ years in Aerospace MRO environment.
• Strong negotiation, analysis and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage significant equipment/CAPEX spend.
• Track record in developing and executing procurement strategies.
• Technical strength buying equipment based on specifications.
• Extensive vendor specification/technical discussions and negotiations.
• Strong IT and data analytics skills.
• Work with limited supervision in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and drive the performance of Liebherr-Aerospace suppliers and services.
• Drive overall supply chain performance: quality, cost and delivery.
• Lead Make-or-Buy and supplier/source selection processes.
• Lead RFIs/RFQs, value engineering and cost analysis.
• Partner with stakeholders to support investments and execution.
• Deliver procurement-based benefits with clear terms and on-time deployment.
• Manage multiple CAPEX purchases across projects.
• Establish bid specifications and manage bids.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.
• Negotiate contracts and prices with suppliers.
• Identify future sourcing needs and supplier development.
• Ensure conformance with company policies and governance.
• Lead purchase-to-payment processes and compliance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor spending and market conditions with reporting.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Data analytics

MS Office

Vendor management

Procurement strategy

Education

Diploma or degree in Procurement/Supply Chain

CIPS CPSM CSCP CSSBB certifications

Job description

The Senior Supply Chain Executive’s main task is the establishment, implementation and execution of the Aerospace division’s strategic plan for supply chain and supplier development. This includes implementation of a strategic planning process for purchasing activities (aerospace division specific equipment, materials, parts, services, processes) in line with our mission and objectives. All planning, forecasting and operation activities will focus on ensuring that the approved budget expenditures are prudently managed in the best interest of the company.

What You Can Expect Of The Job

• You’ll regularly monitor and drive the performance of suppliers and service providers (Liebherr-Aerospace internal and external), actively support respective audits and establish/implement corrective actions.
• You’ll monitor and drive overall performance (e.g. quality, cost and delivery) across the Supply Chain, optimizing costs whilst ensuring continuity of supply.
• You’ll drive the Make or Buy and supplier/source selection process.
• You’ll lead RFIs/RFQs, value engineering, cost analysis and contract negotiations for equipment and capital projects.
• You’ll partner closely with stakeholders and leadership to support investment decisions and execution.
• You’ll deliver quantifiable procurement-based benefits, with clear deliverables (pricing, specification, commercial terms, on-time deployment).
• You’ll manage multiple capital equipment (CAPEX) purchases concurrently, balancing priorities across complex CAPEX and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) initiatives.
• You’ll mandate the establishment, evaluation and approval of specifications for issuance and award of bids.
• You’ll actively manage supplier relationships, performance and claims (especially for Strategic and Bottleneck suppliers).
• You’ll spearhead contracts and price negotiation with suppliers.
• You’ll identify, evaluate and set the path for future capability/sourcing needs, vendor sourcing and supplier development in compliance with the company’s strategy and policies.
• You’ll ensure conformance of our supply chain & procurement business as well as supplier activities with company policies, processes and governance.
• You’ll establish and lead a robust purchase-to-payment process and ensure compliance.
• You’ll propose, participate in and support relevant continuous improvement initiatives/projects.
• You’ll monitor spending and compliance with budgets, as well as market conditions and merchandise costs including regular or ad-hoc reporting.
• Any other task as assigned.

What We Expect Of You

• Diploma or Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain or equivalent/relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated experience and relevant certification from CIPS, CPSM, CSCP, and CSSBB.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable professional experience in an Aerospace MRO environment.
• Good negotiation, analysis and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for significant equipment/CAPEX spend.
• Track record in developing and executing procurement strategies.
• Technical strength with existing knowledge and understanding of how to buy equipment based on specifications.
• Extensive experience in vendor specification/ technical discussions, commercial negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen based on an analytical mindset.
• Strong IT and data analytics skills.
• Able to work with minimum supervision and in varying teams across domains and departments.
• Good comprehension and analytical skills to provide solutions and insights to various stakeholders’ strategic decisions.
• Willing/able to travel at short notice and work outside office hours if necessary.
• Proficiency in MS Office software.

What We Offer

Experience the Liebherr Culture and Belief of “One Passion. Many Opportunities.” Immerse in our diversified workforce and make a meaningful, real-world impact with our organization. We offer a competitive starting salary along with comprehensive medical, dental, and lifestyle benefits. Additional perks include two-way transportation provided to/from Clementi MRT, a friendly and nurturing environment and good work‑life balance.

The Company

Liebherr-Singapore Pte Ltd is part of the global Liebherr Group. The company is responsible for the sales and after‑sales services for ship and offshore cranes, port equipment, earthmoving machines, crawler cranes, tower cranes, mobile cranes, refrigerators and freezers as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of aerospace components.

Location

Liebherr‑Singapore Pte. Ltd.
No 8 Pandan Avenue
609384 Singapore
Singapore (SG)

Contact

Hau Xuan Brandon Kok
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