Commodity Manager, Asia

Barnes Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace Singapore is seeking a Commodity Manager for Asia to develop and manage direct and indirect supplier relationships across the region. You will drive LTAs, monitor cost-reduction initiatives, and oversee MRO tooling and capital expenditures to ensure strategic supplier alignment.

Role involves coordinating with global teams, optimizing inventories, and delivering measurable savings while maintaining supplier performance. Travel 15-25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with MRP systems is required.
• Global logistics knowledge and ITAR/NAFTA familiarity preferred.
• Six Sigma, ACE or LEAN experience is desirable.
• APICS/CPIM training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage aerospace direct and indirect commodity management for tier 1 suppliers.
• Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs) and track cost reduction activities.
• Oversee MRO tooling contracts, revert metals contracts, CapEx procurement.
• Lead supplier transitions to qualified sources and support contract closures.
• Develop regional and global commodity strategies and metrics.
• Support logistics, indirect procurement, and training across the supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost savings

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Education

B.A./B.S. degree

Tools

MRP systems

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Barnes Aerospace, is an international manufacturer of precision-machined and fabricated components and assemblies for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) turbine engine, airframe and industrial gas turbine builders throughout the world, and for the military. Barnes Aerospace also provides jet engine component overhaul and repair (MRO) services for many of the world's major turbine engine manufacturers, commercial airlines and the military. Additionally, we manufacture aerospace aftermarket spare parts and provide repair services for aerospace engine components. Barnes Aerospace provides a total solutions package to our customers that leverages the synergies between our OEM and MRO businesses to address complex aerospace customer needs and support products through the entire lifecycle.

Barnes Aerospace Singapore, with legal entity name - Windsor Airmotive Asia Pte Ltd in the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), is a leading provider of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services and spare parts for many of the world's major turbine engine manufacturers, airline operators, and third-party providers. The Barnes Aerospace Singapore OEM Division is a world-class provider for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), specializing in precision stamped assemblies and tight tolerance machining, serving a robust global customer base throughout the aerospace industry. To learn more about Barnes Aerospace, please visit www.barnesaero.com .

Barnes Aerospace has an exciting and challenging career opportunity for a Commodity Manager, Asia. This individual will be responsible for the development and performance of assigned, new, and existing suppliers in support of Asia direct and indirect spending. If you are a self-motivated, effective, and collaborative professional seeking to put global management talents to use in a growing environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Management of aerospace direct & indirect commodity management for tier 1 suppliers
• Negotiation of Long-Term Agreements (LTA’s)
• Facilitation, tracking, and recording of cost reduction activities across multiple sites.
• Management of Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) tooling contracts and revert metals contracts.
• Procurement of capital expenditures (CapEx) and services for facilities, equipment, and repairs
• Execution and oversight of supplier transitions to qualified sources
• Supporting the VP Global Supply Chain as required in negotiating, closing, and implementing contracts.
• Creation of direct and indirect regional and global commodity strategies
• Leading logistics efforts and indirect procurement/logistics training of employees within the supply chain organization
• Working closely with new and existing aerospace suppliers in support of global contract implementation
• Supporting failure analysis and corrective action with suppliers to identify and resolve the root cause of the problem.
• Ensuring effective inventory management techniques are in place to maintain inventory accuracy, reduce carrying costs and increase inventory turns.
• Providing input and reviews technical documentation for Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotes (RFQ’s) and technical contract issues
• Maintaining a system of metrics to continually monitor measurable supplier performance.
• Between 15%-25% of travel may be required
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems is required.
• Supply chain experience such as Value Stream Mapping, Duty Collection/Drawback/Tax Reclaim, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) is required.
• Global logistics and Small Business Liaison Office experience is preferred.
• Six Sigma, Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) or lean manufacturing (LEAN) are highly desirable experiences.
• Knowledge of Registration, Evaluation, Authorization & Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) preferred.
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) and/or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (C.P.I.M.) training/certification is a plus.
• Ability to work well with people and situationally resolve problems and conflicts.
• Ability to oversee several simultaneous projects, delegating tasks as appropriate.
• Solid negotiation and benchmarking skills, and a proven record of progressive savings for the company
• Excellent customer service skills, with an advanced understanding of customer relationship building.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) as well as PowerPoint.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence, as well as speak effectively before employees.

Education Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. degree or a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant industry experience