Sourcing Manager (Thailand - Retail Business)

A leading global retailer is seeking a Sourcing Manager (x1 vacancy) to join their Bangkok-based team, offering you the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping sourcing strategies and driving business growth across Thailand. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for you to collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence vendor relationships, and contribute to the company’s ongoing success in a supportive and inclusive environment.

What you'll do:

As a Sourcing Manager based in Bangkok, you will be at the forefront of developing strategic sourcing initiatives that drive business growth throughout Thailand. Your day-to-day activities will involve close collaboration with internal teams such as merchandising, quality assurance, and compliance to ensure all sourcing activities meet rigorous standards. This is the individual role with the remote working opportunity.

The package includes base salary + remote working

• Explore diversification of country of origin by evaluating risk versus reward, industry footprint, and organisational needs to optimise sourcing decisions.
• Provide comprehensive market intelligence to stakeholders regarding current market conditions and emerging innovation opportunities within Thailand.
• Proactively identify and implement sourcing strategies in alignment with the Global Sourcing Manager to ensure consistency with overall business goals.
• Quickly assess new potential vendor capabilities to meet criteria for direct import opportunities, ensuring the best fit for evolving business requirements.
• Develop new factory sources while influencing existing factory partners to adapt to future business needs as they progress.
• Interface and partner co-operatively with merchandising, quality assurance, and compliance teams to certify and validate qualified factories and vendors.
• Educate factories and vendors so they fully understand company processes, protocols, and compliance requirements for successful collaboration.
• Follow up on import orders to ensure timely shipment execution by assisting vendors in working effectively with service providers.
• Review vendor performance regularly to address improvements across sourcing, merchandising, quality assurance, and logistics operations.
• Take responsibility for additional projects or duties assigned by the leadership team on an ad hoc basis.

What you bring:

Your background as a Sourcing Manager equips you with the expertise needed to excel in this role. You bring proven experience from retail or manufacturing environments where you have successfully managed complex sourcing projects involving multiple stakeholders. Your collaborative approach ensures smooth interactions between departments while fostering positive relationships with external partners. With strong analytical skills at your disposal, you are able to interpret market data accurately and provide actionable recommendations that benefit the wider team. Your attention to detail supports efficient order management processes while your adaptability allows you to respond quickly when priorities shift or new challenges arise. Fluency in English enables clear communication across global teams; proficiency in Thai further enhances your ability to connect locally. Above all else, your commitment to personal growth means you are eager to take advantage of training opportunities provided by the organisation.

• Demonstrated experience in sourcing management within retail or manufacturing sectors, ideally with exposure to international markets.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including merchandising, quality assurance, compliance, and logistics.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enable you to build trust-based relationships with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent communication abilities for educating factories and vendors about processes, protocols, and compliance requirements.
• Analytical mindset capable of providing insightful market intelligence on industry trends and innovation opportunities.
• Organisational skills required for managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail in order execution.
• Experience in reviewing vendor performance metrics across various functions such as sourcing, merchandising, QA, and logistics operations.
• Adaptability when taking on ad hoc projects or responsibilities assigned by leadership teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning through participation in training programmes offered by the organisation.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in Thai is highly desirable for effective communication with local partners.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in its field due to its unwavering commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements that promote work-life balance alongside generous access to professional development resources such as training programmes tailored for career advancement. The company fosters a culture of co-operation where supportive leadership encourages open communication and knowledge sharing among colleagues. By prioritising ethical sourcing practices and investing in long-term supplier relationships, the organisation demonstrates its dedication not only to commercial success but also social responsibility within the communities it serves. Joining this team means becoming part of a network that values dependability, empathy, and shared achievement—making it an ideal environment for those who thrive on collaboration and continuous improvement.

What's next:

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact as a Sourcing Manager within a globally recognised retailer’s Bangkok office—apply now!

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551