Supplier Management Specialist

About Us

ALBS is an Air Liquide entity in Kuala Lumpur, regrouping for the APAC scope its Business Service Centers (Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai) as well as the two Global Functions (IT, Digital and Procurement). Designed to derive optimal value by better leveraging technology, people and competencies, the ultimate goal is to boost efficiency and deliver outstanding and sustainable performance while keeping a strong focus on customer centricity. This Organization is striving for excellence, adopting the Best in Class models to deliver value through simplification and standardization of processes, while adhering to Internal controls and compliance requirements.

We're looking for a
Supplier Management Specialist (Mandarin Speaker)
to join our team. This role will play a key role in deploying Fit Procurement initiatives that will improve Procurement's contribution to Air Liquide's competitiveness. She/He is responsible for the deployment, and continuous improvement of the
Supplier Risk and Relationship Management (SR2M) and Sustainability process within APAC, focusing on the China and Taiwan scope.
This role ensures that risks associated with third-party suppliers are effectively identified, assessed, and mitigated, and that supplier relationships and performance are managed to maximize value and align with Air Liquide's objectives.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

1. Supplier Risk Management

2. Apply Air Liquide SR2M process for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with new and existing suppliers.

3. Collaborate with Risk Owners (e.g., Operations, Finance, BIS/Digital Security) to ensure effective risk assessment and mitigation.

4. Monitor supplier risks throughout the supplier lifecycle and implement appropriate actions based on risk monitoring results.

5. Supplier Relationship Management

6. Apply Air Liquide SR2M framework for managing supplier relationships based on supplier segmentation.

7. Ensure that business reviews are conducted with suppliers at appropriate frequencies and levels (executive and operational) to drive performance and value.

8. Support strategic supplier initiatives and organize supplier events (e.g., supplier days, technology days).

9. Supplier Performance Evaluation

10. Apply Air Liquide SR2M process for evaluating supplier performance, including the establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs) and scoring methodologies

11. Ensure that supplier performance evaluations are made to drive improvement, inform sourcing decisions, and recognize top-performing suppliers.

12. Sustainability

13. Manage of Environmental, Social, and Governance(ESG) risk assessment campaigns for suppliers.

14. Promote inclusive purchasing practices.

15. Collaboration and Communication

16. Promote and communicate the SR2M process throughout his/her scope.

17. Ensure effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders.
18. Generate meaningful reports and dashboards on SR2M performance and compliance.

19. Share best practices within the Procurement community.

20. Systems and Documentation

21. Ensure that Procurement databases and systems are maintained with accurate and up-to-date supplier information, including supplier status, segmentation, and performance data.

22. Oversee the documentation and record-keeping requirements for all SR2M activities, ensuring traceability, accessibility, and compliance.

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor's degree or above
• Fluent in English and Mandarin
• 1~3 years experience in Procurement or similar relevant experience, e.g. customer relationship / technical expert roles (in combination with relevant process profile)
• Strong project management, efficiency, firmness in upholding processes, customer focus, and the ability to balance multiple activities skills

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide's scientific territory and have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902.