VP - Indirect Procurement

About the Role

The Vice President – Indirect Procurement is responsible for defining and driving the organization’s overall indirect procurement strategy to support business growth, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and risk management. This role acts as both a strategic business partner and functional leader, overseeing procurement operations, supplier management, transformation initiatives, and organizational capability development for KCG Corporation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement policies, standards, and governance frameworks for indirect procurement activities.
• Lead budget planning, cost management, and overall operational control within the procurement function.
• Formulate procurement and supplier sourcing strategies to optimize costs, enhance service quality, and mitigate supply risks.
• Establish annual procurement plans aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Drive supplier management and supplier risk management strategies, including performance evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead the development and enhancement of procurement processes, procurement systems, and organizational capabilities within the procurement team.
• Oversee and manage the annual performance and operational effectiveness of the procurement function.
• Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and risk management to ensure business continuity and operational excellence.
• Drive execution of procurement transformation initiatives, including process improvement, digitalization, and talent development programs.
• Ensure procurement operations are aligned with corporate governance, compliance standards, and internal policies.
• Initiate and support strategic projects and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build partnerships with universities, procurement associations, industry institutions, and government organizations to strengthen procurement capabilities and industry engagement, and represent the organization in procurement-related forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, with substantial experience in indirect procurement leadership roles.
• Proven track record in developing procurement strategies, cost optimization, supplier management, and procurement transformation initiatives.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier risk management, and category management.
• Experience leading large-scale procurement operations within FMCG, manufacturing, retail, or multinational organizations is highly preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost efficiency, quality, service, and risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in managing cross-functional teams and driving organizational change.
• Experience with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and digital procurement tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic business environment, with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and compliance mindset.
• Fluent in English and Thai, both written and spoken.