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About AirAsia Malaysia

AirAsia is the largest airline in Malaysia by fleet size and destinations. It operates scheduled domestic and international flights to more than 165 destinations spanning 25 countries.

Your role

As a Contracts & Materials Executive at AirAsia Malaysia, you will have the following duties & responsibilities:

• Maintain an effective and economical administrative system for the Contracts and materials management.
• Implements and manages short and long-term goals, budget requirements, schedules, and strategies for continuous improvement in Contracts and Materials management
• Implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines for Contracts and Materials management.
• Participate in negotiations with vendors/customers and take appropriate follow-up action on rejected claims where the Contracts and Materials aspects are concerned.
• Process contracts implications in purchases, supplies, and sales of engineering services and equipment.
• Delivers quality projects from inception to close-out on time and within
• Responsible for undertaking the necessary corrective action resulting from the quality compliance monitoring and audit program.
• Serves as the liaison for the Contracts and Materials management and administration program with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
• Controls, monitors, and oversees any Contracts and Materials management related to aircraft airworthiness materials, services, and maintenance of the fleet, ensuring the highest standards of efficiency in terms of cost, time, and quality all the time.
• Review and authorize materials to be purchased/supplied/moved into the fleet, unserviceable parts to be sent to service, BER parts to be scrapped, or any service discrepancy.
• Review and monitor Contracts and Materials management reports for CAMO.
• Adheres to department/unit budget, goals, and schedules which

Training & development 

Generally, AirAsia encourages its employees, which are called Allstars, to have ambitious plans and work with the company to attain their goals. As strong advocates of continuous professional training and development, AirAsia believes in providing the Allstars with the opportunity to develop to realize their true potential. Below are the examples of training & development programs given when you work at AirAsia:

• Redbeat Academy (RBA) offers a range of online digital training modules in partnership with Google, for upskilling and reskilling.
• AirAsia 3.0 Digital & Data Transformation
• IATA - Managing Accident Prevention and Investigation
• Human Factors and Safety Investigations (HFASI)
• Certified Information System Security Professional
• Senior Leadership Workshop - Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operation Management 

Benefits

Aside from an attractive salary, you will also get employee benefits such as:

• Physical Wellbeing: Be at your best and recover from unexpected circumstances
• Emotional Wellbeing: For your work-life balance and mental health support
• Financial Wellbeing: Helping you be prepared for now and tomorrow, financially.
• Social Wellbeing: A sense of belonging is key - we have platforms to keep you informed and included
• Allstar Specials: If you aren't an Allstar, you aren't getting this! 

Career progression

AirAsia offers a variety of career opportunities and is committed to connecting people and transforming lives. The company has a comprehensive hiring process to ensure it selects the right candidates. Career progression at this company is likely based on performance, skills, and the company's needs. While specific details about career progression at AirAsia are not publicly available, it’s safe to say that as a large and growing company, there are likely many opportunities for advancement. 

Work-life balance

Specifically to the requirement for this role, you will have to be able to work on 24/7 shift rotation in the office of AirAsia SEA. Global Operating Hours are 24 hours by shift (0600H-1300H, 0900H-1900H, 1200H-2100H, 2100H-0600H). But do not worry about the work-life balance here as the company is committed to providing you with good work-life balance and mental health support.

Company culture

AirAsia culture is acknowledged by most employees as a humble and fun environment to work in. The company has an interactive and fun office equipped with a fully equipped gym, clinic, physiotherapy, E-sports, pool table, and RedDeck with a mini golf course, futsal, and basketball court. Enjoy yoga, Bootcamp, and Zumba, and make many new friends as you embark on a new journey with the Allstars family.

About you

To apply for this role, you need to meet the qualifications below:

• Education
  • Candidate must possess at least a minimum Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferably in Engineering and supply chain management
  • 2+ years of experience preferably in contract or supply chain management. However, fresh graduate is encouraged to apply
• Desired skills and knowledge
  • Possess personal traits: Proactive, Agile all-rounder, meticulous, self-starter, results-driven team player and willing to learn, able to perform under pressure in a challenging environment.
  • Knowledge and skills in engineering contract negotiation with stakeholder management and materials management 
  • Demonstrate understanding of contract terms and analytical skills
  • Possess good communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Proficient in oral and written English and Bahasa Malaysia.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Data Studio.
  • Ability to maintain high confidentiality, tactfulness, and discretion when dealing with people.
  • High Sense of commitment and dedication.
  • Independent with good work ethics.
  • High comfort level working in a diverse environment.
  • Able to travel when it is required.

How to apply

To apply to this position, click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page. We will direct you to AirAsia Malaysia's official link for this vacancy. Make sure you have read all of the requirements mentioned above.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• newsroom.airasia.com
• mycareer.airasia.com
• glassdoor.com/Reviews/AirAsia-Malaysia-Reviews-EI_IE318753.0,7_IL.8,16_IN170.htm?filter.iso3Language=eng