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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Procurement Manager (x1 vacancy) to join a leading manufacturing company based in Bangkok. The successful candidate will be responsible for all procurement activities for the factory, including raw materials, packaging materials, services, and maintenance. This role offers the chance to develop category plans, manage suppliers on a strategic level, and set up sourcing processes that support business strategy. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the raw/packaging materials market in Thailand and experience with strategic procurement and negotiations.
Leading manufacturing company based in Bangkok
Responsible for all procurement activities for the factory
Opportunity to develop category plans and manage suppliers on a strategic level
What you'll do:
As a Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the procurement strategy of our client's factory based in Bangkok. You will be entrusted with developing category plans that result in an annual action plan. Your analytical skills will be put to good use as you analyse the Thailand market and translate your findings into a concrete sourcing strategy. You will also manage various categories and their suppliers at all levels - strategic, tactical, and operational. Your responsibilities will extend to setting up sourcing processes that align with the business strategy. You will ensure transparency in RFQ/evaluation processes for new supplier selection. As part of your role, you will also manage the supplier portfolio considering factors such as quality, contingency, sustainability, and price competitiveness.
Develop category plans for each of the categories resulting in an annual action plan
Analyse the Thailand market and process this into concrete sourcing strategy/plan
Manage the various categories in Thailand and its suppliers on a strategic, tactical and operational level
Set up sourcing processes and structures to support the business strategy
Ensure a proper and transparent RFQ/evaluation process is in place for new supplier selection
Manage the supplier portfolio taking into account quality, contingency, sustainability, and price competitiveness
Pro-actively search the market to identify potential new suppliers
Conclude framework agreements, including service level agreements where finding an optimum balance between quality, supply-reliability, and costs
Responsible for monitoring contracts, volumes, and purchase price differences
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Procurement Manager role will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. You will have a Bachelor's degree with a Master's in economics or a related subject. Your in-depth understanding of the raw/packaging materials market in Thailand will be crucial to your success in this role. You will have proven experience with strategic procurement and negotiations, and an excellent knowledge of EXCEL. Experience with SAP would be advantageous. With seven years of experience in strategic procurement, preferably in FMCG, you are fluent in Thai and English, both verbally and in writing.
Bachelor with Master in economics or related subject
In-depth knowledge of raw/packaging materials market in Thailand
Experience with strategic procurement and negotiations
Excellent knowledge of EXCEL
Experience with SAP is an advantage
Seven years of experience in strategic procurement, preferable in FMCG
Fluent in Thai and English (both verbally and in writing)
Strong communicator both internal and external
Analytical, fact based, solution thinker and creative
Strong negotiator
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading manufacturing company that values innovation, quality, and sustainability. They offer a dynamic work environment where every employee is encouraged to contribute their unique skills and ideas. The company is committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and development, fostering a culture of continuous learning. They believe in rewarding hard work and dedication with competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.
What's next:
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