Chonburi Mgr Sourcing & Procurement 20 20160

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Job Overview

As the Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, you will lead indirect procurement activities for the Chonburi manufacturing site, supporting plant expansion and business growth. You will build and develop a local procurement team, establish a strong supplier base, drive sourcing strategies, and improve procurement efficiency through process optimization and automation. Working closely with regional commodity managers and cross-functional stakeholders, you will ensure cost competitiveness, supplier performance, and operational excellence while delivering strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect spend categories.

Key Responsibilities

Build, lead, and develop the indirect sourcing team in Chonburi. Support plant start-up, expansion, and business ramp-up activities. Develop and manage local supplier sourcing strategies. Drive supplier consolidation and cost optimization initiatives. Improve procurement efficiency through digitalization and PO automation. Own indirect procurement processes and governance. Partner with APAC commodity managers on regional sourcing projects.

Lead supplier negotiations and contract management. Deliver savings, quality, service, and risk management objectives. Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, finance, HR, and operations teams.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or higher required. Engineering or Technical background preferred.

Experience

• 8+ years of indirect procurement or strategic sourcing experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment is required. 3+ years of people leadership experience.

Strong experience in at least two of the following categories: MRO Facilities HR Services Spare Parts & Tooling Fixtures Automation Equipment

Skills & Competencies

• Strong supplier negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong business acumen and commercial mindset. Ability to deliver results in ambiguous situations. Experience leading cross-functional projects.

Knowledge of SAP and SRM systems preferred. Fluent English communication and negotiation skills. Mandarin language capability is an advantage. What your background should look like

We're looking for a procurement leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You have successfully managed indirect sourcing categories within a manufacturing environment and are comfortable building supplier relationships, leading teams, and driving business results. Ideal Candidate Profile Proven track record in strategic sourcing and procurement leadership. Experience supporting manufacturing operations, plant expansion, or greenfield projects.

Strong supplier development and cost-saving achievements. Demonstrated success leading procurement transformation initiatives. Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Self-driven leader who thrives in dynamic and rapidly changing environments. Strong expertise in supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement optimization. Experience within electronics or industrial manufacturing is highly preferred.

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