Senior Supply Chain Executive - Aerospace Division

About the role

The Senior Supply Chain Executive is responsible for establishing, implementing and executing the Aerospace division's strategic plan for supply chain and supplier development. Planning, forecasting and operations focus on prudent management of approved budget expenditures. The role is based in Singapore.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and drive supplier and service provider performance, support audits and implement corrective actions
• Drive overall supply chain performance (quality, cost, delivery) and optimise costs while ensuring supply continuity
• Lead the make-or-buy and supplier/source selection process
• Lead RFIs/RFQs, value engineering, cost analysis and contract negotiations for equipment and capital projects
• Manage multiple concurrent CAPEX purchases and MRO initiatives, and set specifications for bid issuance and award
• Negotiate contracts and prices with suppliers and develop future sourcing and supplier development plans
• Ensure compliance with company policies, processes and governance, and establish a robust purchase-to-payment process
• Propose and support continuous improvement initiatives, monitor spending against budgets and report on market and merchandise costs

Required profile

• Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain or equivalent; CIPS, CPSM, CSCP or CSSBB certification preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in an aerospace MRO environment
• Track record of developing and executing procurement strategies and managing significant CAPEX spend
• Strong negotiation, analytical and decision-making skills, able to work with minimal supervision
• Able to travel at short notice and work outside office hours if necessary

Required skills

• Technical knowledge of buying equipment by specification and extensive experience in vendor technical discussions and commercial negotiations
• Strong IT and data analytics skills
• Proficiency in MS Office

What we offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Medical, dental and lifestyle benefits
• Two-way transportation to/from Clementi MRT
• Good work-life balance