Job Description Execute the Group Procurement Sourcing strategies and planned actions for the assigned Category in the assigned cluster, inline with established and aligned Group Procurement agenda and relevant function priorities
Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on Cluster’s Category Spend, strategic plans, project status and performance against established KPIs to the Group Category Lead
Plan and develop strategic sourcing projects to deliver targeted savings and other KPIs, including cash flow improvement, risk management and compliance for the assigned category, in the assigned cluster
Collaborate with key stakeholders from other functions to lead assigned projects, maintain progress and ensure timely achievement of the objectives and sharing periodic reports on the status
Enable reliable supply base for the assigned Category, supplier evaluations and manage supplier relationships, supply risks and business continuity
Interface and partner with users to understand needs and deliver continuous value, and a high level of customer service
Own contract execution, compliance of Suppliers to contracted terms & conditions
Support Group Category Lead in driving innovation through enabling Supplier engagement, providing local knowledge and employment of digital systems and technologies that will transform the management
Strengthen AirAsia brand image and customer advocacy
Promote AirAsia’s culture and values within the organization and externally
Be due diligent, ensure completeness, accuracy and timely delivery of actions
Qualifications:
Min 5 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, preferably gained experiences in the assigned category, working in multinational companies
A bachelor's degree in engineering or finance/ accounting; MBA is a plus
Strong negotiation and commercial thinking skills, able to understand procurement contracts and its deliverables
Able to prioritize, focus, persevere, manage time well and aim to deliver from start to finish (good project management skills), while being tolerant and having patience with people
Detail oriented, creative, analytical and good with numbers and analysis tools (MS-Excel /Google Sheet)
Experience with Best Practice Procurement Analysis and Strategy Development tools to identify saving opportunities; Experience with Lean Six Sigma is plus
Positive with self and others, good in relationship management and able to influence others
Have integrity, ethical, respectful and service minded; able to collaborate with others from different cultures with different values, excellent in providing customer service and stakeholder management
Confident, self-initiator, great coordinator and able to adopt change Able to network with others, be a team player; curious and strive for learning & self development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Any of Thai / Malay / Bahasa / Mandarin language is a plus
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