Assistant Manager, General Procurement

Job Description

Functional Responsibility & Duties

Responsible for supporting the procurement activities of the company, ensuring that goods and services are sourced cost-effectively and efficiently while maintaining high quality standards. This role involves collaborating with internal departments, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes to support organizational goals.

• Assist in developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with company objectives. 

• Analyze market trends and conditions to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

• Identify, evaluate and maintain a robust network of suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply of goods and services.

• Negotiate terms and contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.

• Monitor procurement budgets and assess total costs of procurement to identify cost reduction opportunities.

• Ensure all purchases are cost-effective and meet budgetary requirements.

• Streamline procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.

• Implement best practices in procurement to achieve operational excellence.

• Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.

• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and cost savings.

• Use data analysis to support decision-making and strategy development.

• Work closely with internal departments to understand procurement needs and requirements.

• Foster strong communication channels with suppliers and stakeholders.

• Ensure that all procured goods and services meet quality standards and specifications.

• Conduct regular evaluations and audits of suppliers to maintain quality standards.

Role Responsibility

• Strengthen Asia Digital Engineering brand image and customer advocacy

• Promote Asia Digital Engineering's culture and values within the organization and externally

• Act as the voice and a leader of Component and Warehouse Services

• Ensure transparency and promote good governance

• Deliver excellence in Component and Warehouse Services, including commercial and process ownership for all activities 

• Manage direct reports, develop talent and strengthen staff capability; ensure all staff receive appropriate training and fair support for career development

• Pursue continuous improvement and innovation through digital solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or purchasing roles, preferably gained experiences in airlines or MRO operations

• Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen, able to manage contracting process

• Able to prioritize, focus, persevere, manage time well and aim to deliver from start to finish (good project management skills)

• Detail oriented, strategic, creative, analytical and good with numbers and analysis tools 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or equivalent software.

• Experience with Best Practice in Procurement 

• Positive with self and others, good in relationship management and able to influence others

• Have Integrity, ethical, respectful and service minded; able to collaborate with others from different cultures with different values, excellent in providing customer service and stakeholder management

• Confident, self-initiator, able to manage change

• Demonstrate pragmatic and entrepreneurial Leadership in approaching problems

• Able to network with others, be a team player and team leader; stay up to date with the matters relevant to job

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English