Senior Procurement Specialist

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Singapore is seeking a skilled individual for procurement management. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in material procurement in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office are essential. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and career development opportunities. Join a dedicated team to ensure optimal inventory levels and supplier performance.

Benefits

Career and skills development opportunities

Comprehensive health, medical and dental benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant material procurement experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills to drive creative problem-solving and proposal preparation.
• Able to work dynamically and lead supplier performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely material fulfillment for engine production.
• Manage purchase orders for new parts and coordinate material flow.
• Conduct price negotiations with vendors for cost savings.

Skills

Material procurement experience

Supplier relationships management

Effective communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-11-20

Country: Singapore

Location: 10 Loyang Crescent, Singapore

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military and business aircraft. Through industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. We are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next‑generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. Make a difference with a career at Pratt & Whitney.

What You Will Do

• Ensure timely material fulfillment for engine production while maintaining optimal inventory levels through effective WIP optimization and monitoring of aging inventory.
• Manage purchase order issuance and coordinate material flow for new parts, subcontracted work, and exchanges to support continuous engine assembly operations.
• Oversee a network of local and overseas vendors to ensure part availability, cost efficiency, and reliable turnaround times.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure adherence to industry quality standards and company specifications.
• Lead supplier performance reviews to achieve target metrics in cost, quality, delivery, and service support.
• Conduct price negotiations with vendors to achieve cost savings and deliver value to customers.
• Identify, plan, and execute cost‑reduction initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders and tracking progress to ensure timely completion.
• Review and enhance procurement processes and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
• Reconcile invoice discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Review open purchase orders and take necessary follow‑up actions to ensure closure or resolution.
• Analyze parts usage trends and implement action plans to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of buyers to achieve inventory and business performance KPIs.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as CORE, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen events.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or any other related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant material procurement experience in fast‑paced environment.
• Develop material forecasts based on operational or production schedules and create sourcing and mitigation strategies to ensure timely availability of critical components.
• Able to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment.
• Continuous improvement knowledge in using lean manufacturing, six sigma or kaizen.
• Effective communications and organizational skills to work in cross‑functional environment to drive supplier performance reviews and improvements.
• Strong analytical skills that drive creative problem‑solving, proposal preparation and negotiation.
• A team player with high standards of performance to achieve company goals.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Power BI.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Relevant experience in Aerospace or Manufacturing industries.
• Experience in procurement of material and inventory in aircraft engine workshop practice.
• Experience in preparing monthly & quarterly materials forecast based on planned engine induction.

What We Offer

• Career and skills development opportunities.
• Employee scholarship program for further education.
• Comprehensive health, medical and dental benefits.
• On‑the‑job training and in‑house/external certifications.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Allowance and overtime benefits where applicable.
• Company transport provided.

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.