Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

Supply Chain & Procurement Manager – Philippines

As part of its international expansion, AES is looking for a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager based in Manila, Philippines .

AES specializes in the maintenance, repair, and operational support of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for airlines and airport operators. Our mission is to deliver reliable, safe and high-quality maintenance services that maximize equipment availability and operational performance across airports worldwide.

Following the launch of a major long-term contract in the Philippines, we are looking for a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead all procurement, inventory management and logistics activities supporting our maintenance operations across the country.

Reporting directly to the Contract & Operations Manager , you will oversee the entire supply chain, from supplier management and purchasing strategy to inventory optimization and warehouse operations across multiple airport stations. You will play a critical role in ensuring parts availability while optimizing costs, improving supplier performance and supporting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with AES operational and financial objectives.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, delivery conditions and service agreements with suppliers.
• Build and expand a reliable network of local and international suppliers.
• Identify alternative sourcing solutions to improve competitiveness and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with AES standards, policies and ethical business practices.
• Manage supplier relationships, contractual matters and dispute resolution.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Develop supply planning strategies to ensure the timely availability of spare parts across all airport stations in the Philippines.
• Optimize inventory levels by balancing operational availability with inventory carrying costs.
• Implement automatic replenishment processes and inventory control procedures.
• Plan, supervise and reconcile inventory counts while analysing discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
• Reduce slow-moving and obsolete inventory through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop maintenance kits and predefined spare parts lists within the ERP system to support preventive maintenance and recurring technical operations.
• Ensure efficient logistics flows between suppliers, warehouses and operational sites.

Operational Leadership

• Lead, develop and support the Supply Chain team by promoting continuous learning and professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews, set objectives and identify training needs.
• Establish procurement and logistics policies, procedures and best practices across all operational sites.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance and Customer Service teams to ensure seamless operational support.
• Ensure warehouse operations comply with AES quality, safety and operational standards.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor inventory performance, procurement costs and supply chain KPIs.
• Identify opportunities to optimize logistics processes, reduce operational costs and improve service levels.
• Prepare regular activity and performance reports for senior management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives supporting the growth and operational efficiency of AES in the Philippines.

Candidate Profile

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics or Inventory Management.
• Proven experience managing procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Strong experience in warehouse management, inventory optimization and logistics operations.
• • Experience in supply chain management of automotive, industrial machinery, or mechanical spare parts.
• Experience within aviation, industrial maintenance, engineering services or technical environments would be highly desirable.
• Previous experience managing teams in a multi-site environment is an advantage.

Education

• Master's Degree or Engineering Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline.

Skills

• Strong expertise in procurement, inventory management and logistics operations.
• Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
• Solid understanding of ERP systems and inventory management processes.
• Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to optimize costs while maintaining service levels.
• Leadership, coaching and team development capabilities.
• Excellent organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously within an international and multicultural environment.

Languages

• Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory (minimum C1 level).
• Filipino/Tagalog would be considered an advantage.