Lead the procurement organization for Singapore OEM and Malaysia operations, providing coaching, direction, and escalation support to ensure effective execution and team development.
Drive procurement KPI performance, including on-time delivery (OTD), delinquency, push/pull/cancel actions, late release, and purchase price variance (PPV), aligned with business objectives.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver competitive advantage, including supplier selection, development, consolidation, and implementation of strategic supplier initiatives.
Lead Global Purchase Family or Regional Commodity sourcing activities, with full accountability for sourcing decisions, material deflation targets, and alignment with global and regional strategies.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance expectations are met across cost, quality, delivery, and risk lead corrective action and supplier improvement initiatives as required.
Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve quality, fulfillment, productivity, and cost objectives while managing contractual and commercial risk.
Oversee procurement of materials, equipment, services, and supplies necessary to support manufacturing and operational requirements, ensuring compliance with internal policies and standards.
Analyze market conditions, cost drivers, supplier capabilities, and pricing trends to inform sourcing decisions and negotiation strategies.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Operations to support supplier qualification, NPI activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Prepare and review bid packages, and coach procurement team members on sourcing strategies, negotiations, and supplier engagement as needed.
Support cross-functional and business initiatives as assigned, including special projects aligned with supply chain and operational excellence goals.
Other related duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Five to ten years of related Supply Chain Management experience in engineer-to-order manufacturing, OEM or aerospace environment.
Demonstrated career progression with increasing leadership responsibility within manufacturing or regulated industrial environments.
Strong understanding of production and inventory flows, materials management principles, and related documentation processes.
Proven business and financial acumen with the ability to set direction, lead teams, and drive performance through influence, change leadership, and accountability.
Effective leadership capability with a global perspective and a solid understanding of factors impacting the aerospace industry and supplier landscape. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work, plan workflows, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Education Requirements:
Bachelors degree in appropriate Business or Technical discipline is required.
