Purchasing Executive - Import

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

Manage and execute operational purchasing tasks as delegated by the Purchasing Manager in line with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures for Indirect Materials (IM) in close cooperation with local stakeholders and GP in support of the company’s business targets.

This position is based in Chonburi and reported to Assistant Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and plan the requirement for designated IM categories based on close dialogue with relevant user departments.
• Source, select, and approve suppliers for designated IM categories in close cooperation with relevant user departments (including supplier audits when relevant)
• Support user departments in ensuring optimal IM specifications are in place.
• Ensure the best possible agreements for designated IM categories, according to the purchasing objectives, by following the Tactical Purchasing Process and utilizing relevant contract formats (including frame agreements, etc.)
• Implement and follow up global or regional agreements as and when relevant for the company.
• Place and follow up orders in Matrix based on agreements/contracts when relevant
• Execute invoice control according to company guidelines
• Implement the Category Management Concept for selected IM categories
• Report on agreed on KPIs to Purchasing Manager

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related fields.
• At least 4-6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or category management.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, supplier management, INCOTERMS 2010, Import/Export requirements related to Thai regulations; and supply chain lead and processes , and contract negotiation.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proficient in Thai and English communication and capable of handling supplier and commercial documentation.

Personal Qualities

• Initiative & Responsibility : acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Systematic Approach : uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• Analysis & Judgment : quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
• Effective Communication : communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
• Professional Expertise : demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
• Constructive Teamwork : co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals

We offer

• An international and professional working environment.
• Opportunities to work with Regional and Global team.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and company training program.
• An international Corporate Culture founded on 4 core values; Loyalty, Care, Respect, Boldness.
• Attractive compensation and benefits (13th month salary, performance bonus, allowances, etc.).