Thailand - Manager 4, Commodity - BTS Spares and Service

To work as group leader to assist procurement manager on procurement operation and processes execution to meet business goals, or take charge of a local commodity strategic sourcing responsibilities when conducting normal tactical purchasing operations. Perform professional execution to achieve procurement objectives. To acquire goods and service efficiently and effectively for internal and external customers with best combination of purchase and achieve the punctual availability as per internal control and requirements, while providing flexibility in response to market changes and assuring the most favorable terms to the company.

Responsibilities

Work as group leader to assist procurement manager on procurement operation and processes execution to meet business goals; Take charge of local commodity strategic sourcing responsibilities when conducting normal tactical purchasing operations; Acquire goods and service efficiently and effectively for internal and external customers; Responsible for BTS spares and service commodity sourcing for multiple sites and multiple functions, including supplier development & selection, RFx, contract negotiation and management, supplier performance management and relationship maintenance; Develop and execute category sourcing strategy to achieve business objectives; Provide value engineering and value-added sourcing activities to internal customers; Perform supplier source development and selection, execute dual multiple sources and localization strategy, RFx processes and negotiation, contract negotiation & management; Follow and optimize processes to continuously drive cost down; Work with procurement leaders to manage supplier relationship and overall performance, assess and mitigate supply risk; Provide sourcing training, guidance and coaching to junior buyer; Play team leader role in project plan, execution and tracking; Monitor industry market intelligence; Ensure compliance to IMS/BCMS control procedures; Guide organization team and supplier to comply with company rules and regulations

Requirements

6+ years working experience; 5+ years in procurement and commodity sourcing; Knowledge of business principles such as purchasing, materials logistics management, business and contract law, finance and accounting, commodity technical & management and industry market; Very good leadership and capability as a senior commodity manager; Strong communication skills in both English and Thai, good command of oral and written English; Strong in problem solving, strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; Self-driven, result-oriented, process and teamwork oriented; Motivated to work effectively and independently; Good analytical skills and presentation skills; Professional on Microsoft Office (Power point, Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP systems; Good project management skills; Open to new technology and tools, like AI

Nice to have

Bachelor degree or above in Mechanical Engineering; more than 3 years of machining/manufacturing parts or equipment procurement experience