Assistant Manager, Procurement at AirAsia

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Analytical Skills, Communication, Commercial Judgement, Risk Management, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Job Description The Procurement Assistant Manager is a hands-on individual contributor role responsible for leading sourcing and contract negotiations while balancing speed, commercial judgement, and stakeholder alignment. The role requires the ability to operate independently within defined governance, translate business needs into sourcing strategies, and make sound recommendations under time and cost pressure. This position is not administrative in nature and is expected to actively shape sourcing outcomes, supplier selection, and commercial decisions. Key Responsibilities: Commercial & Sourcing Execution Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for assigned categories, including urgent and ad-hoc requirements. Translate business requirements into clear sourcing and negotiation strategies. Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, terms, scope, and contract conditions; prepare clear award or no-award recommendations. Contract & Supplier Management Own contract negotiation, renewal, and variation discussions with suppliers. Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks (e.g. pricing escalation, lock-in, service gaps). Monitor supplier performance and intervene early to address delivery, quality, or commercial issues. Stakeholder & Cross-functional Engagement Partner with Finance, Operations, Legal, and business teams to align sourcing decisions with broader business objectives. Push back constructively on incomplete, biased, or pre-selected sourcing requests while maintaining relationships. Judgement & Continuous Improvement Make pragmatic trade-offs between speed, cost, risk, and compliance Identify inefficiencies or recurring issues and propose targeted improvements (not blanket process redesigns). Prepare concise analysis and recommendations for management decision-making. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline. Minimum 5–8 years of procurement experience with exposure to strategic sourcing and contract negotiation. Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and make sourcing recommendations, not just support or compile. Strong analytical and logical thinking skills; able to structure problems and options clearly. Clear, concise communicator—able to explain decisions, risks, and trade-offs confidently. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office (Sheets/Excel must be strong) AirAsia Berhad: Asia’s leading airline was established with the dream of making flying possible for everyone. Since 2001, AirAsia has swiftly broken travel norms around the globe and has risen to become the world’s best. Driven by the Dare to Dream spirit, we pride ourselves in being the region’s largest low-cost carrier, serving 24 countries and over 130 destinations. We're not confined by walls, except when we need to answer the call of nature, so all departments mingle every day. As we embrace new technology to become a digital airline, services like BIG Duty Free, BIG Pay, BIG Loyalty, Touristly, ROKKI and Xcite Inflight Entertainment will be an exciting evolution, placing us ahead of the game. Are you in? AirAsia is set to take low-cost flying to an all new high with our belief, "Now Everyone Can Fly"

Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager, Procurement will lead end-to-end sourcing activities and manage contract negotiations while ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role requires proactive engagement with stakeholders and the ability to make sound commercial decisions under pressure.