Job Description
Procurement Manager
OVERVIEW:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
YOUR ROLE AS A:
As a Procurement Manager at Indonesia AirAsia, you will act as a category expert. You will execute sourcing strategies, manage category spend, and lead projects to achieve savings, compliance, and risk management. Build supplier relationships, ensure reliable supply, and oversee contract execution. Partner with cross-functional teams to drive procurement excellence, innovation, and continuous value.
WHAT YOU’LL CHAMPION:
Functional Responsibility & Duties
Execute the Group Procurement Sourcing strategies and planned actions for the assigned Category in the assigned cluster, in line with the established and aligned Group Procurement agenda and relevant function priorities
Provide timely, accurate, and complete reports on Cluster’s Category Spend, strategic plans, project status, and performance against established KPIs to the Group Category Lead Plan and develop strategic sourcing projects to deliver targeted savings and other KPIs, including cash flow improvement, risk management, and compliance for the assigned category, in the assigned cluster
Collaborate with key stakeholders from other functions to lead assigned projects, maintain progress, ensure timely achievement of the objectives, and share periodic reports on the status
Enable a reliable supply base for the assigned Category, supplier evaluations, and manage supplier relationships, supply risks, and business continuity
Interface and partner with users to understand needs and deliver continuous value, and a high level of customer service
Own contract execution, compliance of Suppliers to contracted terms & conditions
Support Group Category Lead in driving innovation through enabling Supplier engagement, providing local knowledge
Role Responsibility
Strengthen AirAsias brand image and customer advocacy
Promote AirAsia’s culture and values within the organization and externally
Act as the voice of the Group Procurement Category Lead and develop Category SME skills
Be diligent, ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely delivery of actions
Strive for excellence in Procurement, including commercial and process ownership for Category sourcing activities in the Cluster
WHO YOU ARE:
Min. 7 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, with min. 3 years as a leader or similar position; preferably gained experience in the assigned category, working in multinational FMCG companies
A bachelors degree in engineering, finance/accounting, and/or relevant; an MBA is a plus
Strong negotiation and commercial thinking skills, able to understand procurement contracts and their deliverables
Able to prioritize, focus, persevere, manage time well, and aim to deliver from start to finish (good project management skills), while being tolerant and having patience with people
Detail-oriented, creative, analytical, and good with numbers and analysis tools (MS-Excel /Google Sheet)
Experience with Best Practice Procurement Analysis and Strategy Development tools to identify saving opportunities; Experience with continuous improvement is a plus
Positive with self and others, good in relationship management, and able to influence others
Have integrity, be ethical, respectful, and service-minded; able to collaborate with others from different cultures with different values, excellent in providing customer service and stakeholder management
Confident, self-initiator, great coordinator, and able to adapt to change
Able to network with others, be a team player, curious, and strive for learning & self-development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa; Any of the language skills in Thai / Malay / Mandarin is a plus
WHERE YOU’LL GO:
Dispatcher to captain, ramp agent to data analyst, brand executive to CEO - these are some Dare To Dream stories of our Allstars.
Based on your performance and contribution in this role, you’ll grow into becoming a Procurement Senior Manager. In this role, you’ll lead procurement strategy across multiple categories, ensuring alignment with business priorities and group objectives. Oversee large-scale sourcing projects, supplier governance, and high-value contract negotiations to deliver savings, compliance, and risk mitigation. Guide and mentor procurement managers, drive innovation through supplier partnerships, and champion continuous improvement.
WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY:
- Physical Wellbeing: Key medical and insurance benefits, maternity expenses, flexible work arrangements, and health and fitness amenities.
- Emotional Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness programmes, and childcare amenities.
- Financial Wellbeing: Resources relating to financial, personal skills, and career growth programmes.
- Allstars Specials: Free flights, unlimited discounted flights, and exclusive discounts with partners.
- A unique All-Star culture like no other
OUR HIRING PROCESS:
- Application received
- Candidate screening
- Interview(s) and assessment(s)
- Background check and/or other assessments
- Offer and negotiation
GET TO KNOW AirAsia:
AirAsia has been the Worlds Best Low-Cost Airline for 14 consecutive years, with over 800 million guests flown. We continue to champion dreams, serve the underserved, and connect the world and Asean like no other, so Now Everyone Can Fly.
GET TO KNOW US:
Our story begins in 2001 with a dream, two planes, and a 40 million ringgit debt. You’ll know us as the ‘Now Everyone Can Fly’ airline (if you don’t, we’re definitely older than you).
Today, we’re more than just an airline. We’re Capital A - a world-class brand that wears many hats. Our mission is to connect people and transform lives in ASEAN.
Above all, we’re Allstars. We believe in the unbelievable, and we dare to dream. We also believe in celebrating all individuals. So no matter your culture and background, or if you prefer an aisle seat to a window seat, we’re excited to have you on board.
We are all different - one talent to another - that is how we rely on our differences. At AirAsia, you will be treated fairly and given all chances to be your best.We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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