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.