Buyer for General Procurement

Airbus; Sepang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Malaysia is seeking a Buyer for General Procurement. Responsibilities include managing procurement activities, driving supplier negotiations, and ensuring compliance with processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in sourcing and strong negotiation skills. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement or sourcing.
• Strong understanding of supply chain management.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities for General Procurement.
• Drive local sourcing activities in collaboration with regional teams.
• Lead strategic supplier management and contract negotiations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, or related field

Tools

Procurement tracking tools

Contract management software

Job description

Overview

Job Description: The Buyer for General Procurement (GP) is responsible for the end-to-end general (indirect) procurement activities in Malaysia across all Divisions under the “One Roof” including Local Sourcing and Operations, and also contributes to the regional general (indirect) procurement synergies and strategies. The buyer is responsible to achieve best possible cost savings while ensuring the most beneficial supply base for the company. This includes driving the strategic relationship, the contracting, performance review and improvement of the supply base to meet the Airbus sustainability vision.

The General Procurement spend in the Region is about 80 million EUR (annual spend volume across the different General Procurement commodities, in the different countries). The Buyer is reporting to the Regional Manager – General Procurement. The buyer ensures compliance with the procurement process.

1. Sourcing and Procurement

• Act as the focal point for local sourcing activities for the assigned Country/Region/Divisions.
• Perform for the Country/Region, all request for quotations in a fair competition mode and according to General Procurement (GP) processes.
• Raise POs from customer PRs.
• Help to ensure deliverables (goods/services) are in line with the contractual terms (cost, time, quality).
• Manage simple sourcing activities according to GP process, negotiating the terms and conditions of quotations.
• For complex sourcing projects, lead and manage call for tenders including trans-national projects, according to GP process, negotiating the terms and conditions of quotations to ensure optimal conditions for Airbus.
• Drive competitiveness and financial efficiency - Identify and optimize bundling opportunities to leverage the buying power of Airbus in the Country/ Region and achieve potential savings.
• Drive local for local / local for regional sourcing, apply Global for local contracts where beneficial and required, and contribute to local for global initiatives.
• Report on savings and other procurement metrics using the GP tracking tools and methodology for each call for tender.
• Ensure full compliance in procurement process.

2. Supplier and Contract Management

• Draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure optimal conditions and mitigate potential risks for Airbus.
• Manage the life cycle of the contracts with suppliers.
• Lead strategic and category management of the given portfolio.
• Develop and maintain a strategic and efficient supply chain capable to deliver goods/work-packages (services), matching Airbus requirements and business objectives. This involves analysing market trends, identifying new suppliers, and creating long-term plans to optimise costs and value.
• Enhance supplier relationship management of key suppliers including leading regular performance reviews, driving continuous improvement, business reviews and contract reviews.
• Be the gatekeeper to safeguard Airbus reputation, monitoring regularly that the supply chain meets Airbus sustainability vision including adherence to ethics and compliance, human rights compliance and other Airbus Supplier Code of Conduct principles (SCoC).

3. Stakeholder Collaboration and Support

• Lead MFT (Multi-functional teams) meetings with stakeholders for the allocated portfolio of activities, to formulate and implement the procurement strategy aligning with customers’ business needs.
• Contribute to proactive management of the relationship with internal business partners to ensure target level of customer satisfaction for the Region/Divisions.
• Support the Regional Manager in driving and monitoring change management, to ensure a successful implementation of GP in the region and ensure the buy-in of the internal stakeholders.
• Act as escalation point to the Regional Manager for GP issues, etc.
• Support in providing rules and process information to the internal customers to ensure correct and compliant execution of procurement activities.
• Support the Regional Manager when delegated, to review and approve POs and contracts.
• Carry out any other task as directed by the superior.

4. Team Development and Operational Improvement

• Act as CoC (Centre of Competence) to coach buyers in other locations of the RPO.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior team members to provide guidance and expertise.
• Manage the protégé programme for the GP department, including the recruitment, mentoring, coaching and developing the protégé assigned to the department in support of Airbus’ contribution to the protégé programme.
• Support buyers in other locations of the RPO in terms of managing complex tender projects.
• Contribute to innovation and digitalization in the procurement process through the deployment of state-of-the-art processes and tools.
• Contribute to a positive and inspiring work environment.
• Upkeep and live Airbus Values, Leadership Model and Code of Conduct to be exemplary to others and to promote and increase the awareness of Airbus Values, Leadership Models and Code of Conduct.
• Support the management in recruiting protégé, onboarding new comers and administrative matters.

Secondary responsibilities

• Support the Tools and Process Manager in audit events, when required
• Contribute to global or regional initiatives with requested inputs

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Customer Services Sdn Bhd

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Sourcing, Buying and Ordering

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