Procurement Manager

Barnes Aerospace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Singapore seeks a Procurement Leader to direct supply chain operations for OEM and oversee procurement for the region. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in supply chain management within aerospace or related industries, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include driving procurement performance, developing sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and possibly supply chain certification, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Supply Chain Management experience in aerospace or related environments.
• Demonstrated leadership in manufacturing or regulated industrial settings.
• Strong understanding of inventory flows and materials management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for Singapore OEM and Malaysia operations.
• Drive procurement KPI performance aligned with business objectives.
• Develop sourcing strategies that ensure competitive advantage.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Production and Inventory Management

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Technical discipline

APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

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.onebarnes.com.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the procurement organization for Singapore OEM 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.

Qualifications:

• Five to ten years of related Supply Chain Management experience in engineer-to-order manufacturing, OEM or aerospace environment.
• Demonstrated career progression with increasing leadership responsibility within manufacturing or regulated industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of production and inventory flows, materials management principles, and related documentation processes.
• Proven business and financial acumen with the ability to set direction, lead teams, and drive performance through influence, change leadership, and accountability.
• Effective leadership capability with a global perspective and a solid understanding of factors impacting the aerospace industry and supplier landscape. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work, plan workflows, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in appropriate Business or Technical discipline is required.
• APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification is a plus.