Job Description
Procurement Specialist
Location: Thailand onsite in Chonburi
Salary: THB 80,000-100,000 per month
Working Hours: 09:00-18:00
Interview Process: 2-stage interview
The Opportunity
Our client is an international engineering and infrastructure business supporting large-scale, mission-critical projects across Asia. They are now looking to appoint a Procurement Specialist in Thailand to support the delivery of data centre projects and help build out a strong local supply chain capability.
This is a new position created due to growth and will play an important role in supporting the companys expanding operations in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Role & Responsibilities
As Procurement Specialist, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end procurement of materials and equipment required for data centre projects in Thailand.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Managing the full procurement process for data centre-related materials and equipment
- Sourcing and purchasing prefabricated modules, core equipment and engineering support materials
- Developing and maintaining a strong network of qualified local suppliers in Thailand
- Building, updating and managing the supplier database
- Conducting supplier performance reviews and helping to improve the overall supply chain model
- Working closely with R&D, manufacturing and local project teams to understand procurement requirements and delivery timelines
- Ensuring purchased materials are delivered on time, to the required quality standard and in the correct quantity
- Supporting project delivery by resolving supply, delivery and quality issues
- Monitoring market pricing and implementing strategies to achieve cost savings
- Managing procurement risk, including price fluctuation, delays and quality issues
- Ensuring compliance with internal procurement procedures and local Thai laws and regulations
- Maintaining accurate procurement records, reporting and data analysis
- Monitoring industry policy, supply chain activity and technology trends across Thailand and Southeast Asia
- Supporting wider local procurement activity connected to the companys regional growth plans
Additional Information
- Newly created role
- Onsite position
- Supports Thailand-based and wider Southeast Asian projects
- Suitable for candidates with a strong mix of local supplier knowledge, technical procurement capability and data centre sector
Experience
Qualifications:
Key Requirements
We are looking for a procurement professional with experience in the data centre sector and a strong understanding of local supplier markets in Thailand.
Essential Requirements
- Thai national or someone with the legal right to work in Thailand long term
- Based in Thailand and familiar with the local business environment,
supply chain landscape and relevant regulations
- 3+ years procurement experience within the data centre industry
- Experience purchasing data centre prefabricated products, core equipment and raw materials
- Strong knowledge of procurement across items such as UPS, power distribution equipment, precision cooling systems, cables and PCB boards
- Previous experience managing the full procurement lifecycle, including planning, enquiry, comparison, negotiation, contracting
and supplier performance follow-up
- Proven ability in supplier sourcing, development, evaluation and negotiation
- Fluent Thai and good Chinese language skills for day-to-day business communication
- English language skills would be advantageous, particularly for liaison with international suppliers
- Strong cost control awareness, risk management capability and problem-solving skills
- Good communication, coordination and execution skills, with a high level of personal responsibility
Preferred Background
- Experience in EPC project procurement
- Experience with prefabricated module procurement in the data centre industry
- Existing knowledge of or relationships within the Thailand data centre supply chain
- Previous procurement experience within a multinational organisation
- Exposure to the Southeast Asian data centre market
- Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Electromechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a related field
- Familiarity with SAP, SRM or other procurement systems
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
This is a new position created due to growth and will play an important role in supporting the companys expanding operations in Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : 8000000
Salary Max : 1000000
Currency Type : THB
