Procurement

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading global semiconductor manufacturer supplying tier-1 customers across safety-critical industries including automotive. The clients name is disclosed to shortlisted candidates at interview stage.

ENGAGEMENT

- Permanent / full-time

- Location: Bangkok metropolitan area Thailand

- Salary: up to THB 80000 / month negotiable on experience

- Start date: subject to candidate notice period

ROLE OVERVIEW

Assistant Manager-level procurement role owning sourcing strategy supplier qualification contingency sourcing and Total Cost initiatives at the site. Strong focus on automotive-related supplier management and localisation across global sourcing regions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned to business quality and cost objectives.

- Manage supplier onboarding qualification and evaluation.

- Develop contingency sourcing strategies (Plan B) to mitigate supply chain risk for automotive-related operations.

- Manage both overseas and local suppliers qualification sourcing activity local resource development.

- Support supplier transition and localisation initiatives across global sourcing regions (Europe Asia China).

- Use AI tools and digital solutions (e.g. Copilot) to improve sourcing efficiency spare-part management and procurement operations.

- Drive Total Cost Optimisation initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management Industrial Management or Engineering.

- Strong Total Cost analysis capability.

- 510 years working experience in strategic or operational procurement roles in any industry.

- Sourcing and localisation experience for equipment and manufacturing-related suppliers.

- Comprehensive global supply chain and procurement best-practice knowledge.

- Analytical mindset data-driven decision making.

- Excellent negotiation project management and interpersonal skills.

- Result-oriented proactive initiative-driven working style.

- Comfortable working under pressure and independently.

- Good command of English (written and verbal).