Procurement Manager (Aerospace)

RN CARE PTE. LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced procurement professional to lead operations in Singapore and Malaysia. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in managing procurement activities, with a focus on engineer-to-order manufacturing or the aerospace sector. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships for substantial direct spend. The role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to drive procurement initiatives within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement/supply chain experience in engineer-to-order manufacturing, OEM or aerospace environments.
• Experience managing around USD100M in direct spend with a proven track record of ~5% cost savings.
• Managed 50–100 suppliers across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement organization for Singapore and Malaysia operations.
• Drive procurement KPI performance aligned with business objectives.
• Develop sourcing strategies that deliver competitive advantage.
• Lead Global Purchase Family or Regional Commodity sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Oversee procurement of materials and services.
• Analyze market conditions and pricing trends.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
• Prepare and review bid packages.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Cost savings strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement organization for Singapore 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• Min 5 years of procurement /supply chain experience in engineer-to-order manufacturing, OEM or aerospace environment
• Experience managing ~USD100M in direct spend with a proven track record of ~5% cost savings.
• Managed 50–100 suppliers across multiple countries

To submit your application, please apply online to [e-mail] or call [phone] for private and confidential discussion.

Your interest will be treated with the strictest of confidence. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified or contacted.

RN Care Pte. Ltd
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