Role Purpose: To support implementation of procurement strategy and manage multiple supplier interfaces. Key Responsibilities: To manage a portfolio of supplier including commercial relationship and cost per aircraft. Support Contract negotiations to ensure customer flow downs are protected. Negotiate regularly with supply base to reduce the overall costs of bought in materials. To monitor performance of the supply base and provide information for management reports. To develop and improve performance of suppliers with regards to costs, quality, other contract terms and service. To give assistance in resolving critical shortages impacting the build schedule. Support resourcing plans where necessary to secure lowest cost of supply. Support supplier assessments and transfer management activities. To analyze the supply base, and identify opportunities for rationalization. Regularly visit, audit and assess suppliers. To issue RFP's as required for new business requirements and expiring contracts. Maintain an awareness of current contract law. Ensure appropriate contractual coverage with each and every supplier. Maintain an awareness of any potential supply risks. To prepare strategic supplier review presentations and conduct strategy reviews and business readiness reviews with support from Senior Program Supply Chain or Manager Program Supply Chain. Maintain an awareness of the critical exchange rates and highlight any significant movements. Ensure involvement in the introduction of new parts and identify any risks to the production plan. Support commercial activities for implementation of engineering changes and modifications. Ensure that the cost impact is minimized whilst meeting customer demand. Clear invoice, queries promptly. Through supplier management activities, support Procurement exit strategies / introduction of new suppliers. To develop long term supplier relationships. Input and analyze supplier capacity and capability information to management reports for onward submission to customer rate readiness. Ensure SAP is maintained and reflective on current supplier and pricing information. Provide input to monthly management reviews (EPR) in terms of supplier status. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Diploma with 5 years experience or Degree with 3 years working in any Discipline in similar job roles and functions. Experience in procurement of supply chain management or graduate Diploma/Degree in Business Management or appropriate discipline or equivalent. A level of interpersonal skills that allows communication both internal and external across the business. Demonstrate a competent level of system knowledge of IT and business processes. Experience and knowledge in SAP for Supply Chain Management interface is an added advantage. Demonstrate topical knowledge of industry best practice Using knowledge and experience to promote and process improvements. Good commercial and financial awareness. Fluent Communication and writing in English language is mandatory. Additional Malay and Chinese/Korean is an added advantage. Ability and willing to travel.
