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<h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><b><b>Job Description Summary</b></b></b></span></h1>The role involves managing purchasing activities for outside vendor repair services of aircraft engine parts, ensuring efficient turnaround times (TAT) to meet production schedules. Responsibilities include planning repairable part requirements, liaising with vendors, addressing delays or discrepancies, reviewing quotations, and monitoring vendor performance. Additionally, the role requires responding to customer inquiries, supporting cross-departmental collaboration, resolving vendor-related issues, and initiating LEAN projects to improve business processes.<p></p><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Job Description</b></span></h1><p><b>Company Overview:</b></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.</p><p></p><p><b>Site Overview:</b></p><p>GE Aerospace Engine Services Malaysia (GEESM) in Subang plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and performance of aviation fleets every day. Established in 1997 as a Center of Excellence for CFM56 engines, GEESM has grown into a key hub of our global operations. It now services commercial aircraft engines, components, and accessories.</p><p></p><p>Employing more than 700 highly skilled local professionals and providing MRO services to more than 50 airlines worldwide, GEESM continues to exceed our customers’ expectations. With our technical expertise and pioneering spirit, we elevate the flying experience to new heights.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>Role Overview:</b><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Perform purchasing activities to provision outside vendor repair services of aircraft engine parts and component for GEESM needs, in the most efficient and economical manner. </span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Action, monitor and expedite the outside vendor repair parts to be able to deliver as required to ensure parts are turned around within the agreed TAT to meet the production schedule.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span>Responsible for planning of known requirements for repairable parts. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Liaise with vendor to ensure the repair parts are turned around within the agreed TAT to meet the production schedule. </span></p></li><li><p><span>Able to plan and identify option or back up option for late arrival of OV repair parts.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Action on material requirements or reports and user feedback such as repair delays, discrepancy reports, modification special inspections etc. </span></p></li><li><p><span>To review vendors quotations to determine the best price and delivery.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Respond to customer support inquiries.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Liaising with other departments to support the Outside vendor repair activities.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Feedback to vendor timely basis for the repair TAT which not meeting expectation.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Vendor performance reporting, identify action required to improve vendor performance and execute the actions.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Respond to the quarantined/ on hold OV parts timely.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Become point of contact for vendor related issues including quality, invoice discrepancy, shipping.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Initiate / support LEAN activities and projects to continuously improve the business processes. </span></p></li><li><p><b>Work location: </b>Subang and will be stationed at Sepang from Q4 2026.</p></li><li><p><span>Perform other relevant duties as assigned on time.</span></p></li></ul><p><span>​</span></p><p><b>Ideal Candidate:</b></p><p>The ideal candidate would have experience in similar roles for at least 3 years.</p><p></p><p><b>Required Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Degree in Engineering or Supply chain Management or Business Administration or related field.</p></li><li><p><span>Min 3 years' working experience in Aircraft engine overhaul industry with experience in operations or on time delivery /customer support.</span></p></li><li><p>Familiar with aircraft engine parts and components</p></li><li><p>Experience in handling of suppliers/ vendor.</p></li><li><p>Flexible and able to respond quickly to changing job demands and prioritize multiple responsibilities</p></li><li><p>Good command of written and spoken English.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Desired Characteristics:</b></p><ul><li><p>Know how to access Engine manual include ESM, SB, IPC</p></li><li><p><span>Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn</span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, <span><span><span>committed </span></span></span></span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative</span></span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker</span></span></p></li></ul><p></p><p>At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.</p><p></p><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><b><b>Additional Information</b></b></b></span></h1><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left"><b>Relocation Assistance Provided: </b>No</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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