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Merchandising & Purchasing
29 Feb 2024
Direct Procurement Manager
Position
Direct Procurement Manager
Our Client
Global Food Product Development & Innovation
Location
Samut Prakan, Thailand
Report to
Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate and maintain pricing for raw materials and packaging in system as well as update Forecast cost expectation quarterly
  • Identify new sourcing opportunities across markets to maximize value, lower cost, diversify supply, mitigate risks, and aligned with the company's objectives
  • Purchasing representative/lead on several cross functional projects
  • Coordinate with contract manufacturer for pricing, RM’s approval and evaluation
  • Generate regular reports on purchasing metrics, supplier performance, cost savings, and other relevant KPIs to support management reporting

Qualifications: 

  • Knowledge of ERP system
  • Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, and computer literacy.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills, able to analyze and challenge independently
  • Self-motivated, ability to work effectively under high pressure and navigate through ambiguity to find answers and ability to make solid judgement and good decisions
  • Be able to demonstrate capability to deliver initiatives on time.