Procurement Team Lead

Collins Aerospace; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Assistant Manager, Procurement in Subang Jaya, Malaysia to lead procurement activities, supply planning, and supplier performance.

You will drive sourcing strategies, optimize inventory, ensure regulatory compliance, and support cost-saving initiatives while collaborating with Finance, Operations, Quality, Engineering and Logistics.

The role requires strong vendor management, stakeholder management, and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, procurement, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of procurement, supply chain, planning, or compliance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or aerospace is an asset.
• Strong vendor management and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities and contracts.
• Develop sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality and delivery.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes and negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance with KPIs and corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Procurement

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-28

Country: Malaysia

Location: MY-10-SUBANG-001 ~ Mukim Damansara, Daerah Petaling ~ JALAN LAPANGAN TERBANG SUBANG

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Manager, Procurement is responsible for managing procurement activities, supply planning, supplier performance, and compliance requirements to ensure uninterrupted business operations. This role will drive sourcing strategies, optimize inventory levels, ensure regulatory compliance, and support cost-saving initiatives while maintaining strong supplier relationships. The incumbent will work closely with cross-functional teams including Finance, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics to ensure procurement and planning objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, supplier selection, negotiations, contract management, and purchase order issuance ensuring strict adherence to company policies.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Conduct RFQ, RFP, and tender processes in accordance with company policies.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and service agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Identify and execute cost-saving and value engineering initiatives.
• Develop and maintain procurement and supply plans based on business forecasts and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure stock availability and prevent disruption of supply.
• Monitor consumable stock levels and support optimization initiatives.
• Analyze demand trends and adjust procurement plans accordingly.
• Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage compliance with local authority requirements, including e-Invoicing regulations and procurement-related statutory obligations.
• Ensure compliance with indirect tax requirements such as GST, SST, VAT, withholding tax, and other applicable regulations.
• Support internal and external audits related to procurement and supply chain activities.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, supplier documentation, and audit trails.
• Monitor and mitigate procurement and supplier-related risks.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepare procurement reports, spend analysis, supplier performance reports, and E-Invoicing report and compliance dashboards.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency and process effectiveness.
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives within procurement and supply chain functions.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning, or Compliance functions.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or aerospace environment is an added advantage.
• Strong vendor management and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in procurement software, SAP and Microsoft Office application.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of e-invoicing with local authority compliance matters to procurement activities or transactions.
• Knowledge of indirect taxes with local authority compliance matters to procurement activities or transactions.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.