Senior Supply Chain Executive
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, optimising 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 organisation. 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.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Hau Xuan Brandon Kok.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The company
Liebherr-Singapore Pte Ltd is part of the globally acting 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
brandon.kok@liebherr.com
