Main Duties

• • Supervise the procurement officers to supply aircraft materials/parts for scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance
• Provide the needed direction and oversight to the procurement team members to replenish, control, and maintain the stock levels to support the different business units
• Supervise the procurement of tooling and ground support equipment, and the coordination of their maintenance requirements with approved suppliers
• Expand the supplier’s network and monitor the supplier’s performance
• Review freight rates for air, courier, and land transport and seek means to reduce these costs
• Supervise the liaison process between the procurement team members and the materials coordination team
• Supervise Commercial Purchasing activities and initiatives
• Supervise the liaison process between the procurement team members and the warehouse to ensure timely receipt of the parts
• Periodically review team operating procedures to streamline and simplify them, enhancing overall efficiency, while tracking performance indicators and establishing new KPIs
• Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and customers to improve service levels and operational performance, identifying continuous improvement opportunities

Qualifications and Requirements

• • Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Purchasing, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Aviation Management, Aerospace Engineering
• Solid experience in procurement and inventory management, ideally within an aircraft maintenance setting. Obtained or working towards CIPS/CSCP. PMP, Lean Six Sigma qualifications are a plus
• 5 years of solid working experience in logistics management/supply chain management, in the aviation industry
• Strong understanding of aircraft tools, parts and materials
• Strong understanding of procurement and inventory management principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and leadership skills
• Proficiency in using inventory management software and tools
• Detail-oriented with problem-solving skills
• Understanding of Part 145 quality standards and regulations
• Able to communicate in English and Cantonese (Mandarin is a plus)