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.
- 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
- 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
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