Senior Procurement Manager

About the Opportunity

Our client, an established manufacturing organization, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement strategy, strengthen supplier performance and support effective inventory and supply chain coordination.

This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, offering the opportunity to develop procurement capabilities, improve processes and deliver measurable results in cost, quality and supply continuity. The successful candidate will lead the procurement and warehouse teams and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the procurement and warehouse teams, establishing clear priorities, responsibilities and performance objectives.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging, indirect materials and services.
• Identify, evaluate and develop local and international suppliers in collaboration with quality and technical teams.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, service levels and contractual conditions.
• Optimize total cost of ownership while maintaining product quality, supply continuity and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Establish supplier performance reviews, risk assessments, alternative sourcing options and contingency plans.
• Oversee purchasing processes, order follow-up, documentation, approval controls and issue resolution.
• Coordinate material requirements, inventory parameters and replenishment planning with relevant functions.
• Address slow-moving, excess, obsolete and near-expiry inventory, balancing material availability with working capital and storage capacity.
• Coordinate inbound deliveries, import documentation and urgent shipments with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and prepare budgets, forecasts, savings reports and management updates.
• Drive continuous improvement through collaboration with production, planning, quality, logistics and finance.

Candidate Profile

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement or strategic sourcing within manufacturing; experience with raw materials, packaging or quality-sensitive products is advantageous.
• At least three years of team leadership experience, including performance management, coaching and team development.
• Proven capability in supplier negotiations, cost optimization, contract management and supplier development.
• Sound understanding of inventory planning, material requirements, warehouse operations and inbound logistics.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel, with the ability to use data to support commercial and operational decisions.
• Effective communication skills in Thai and business English for collaboration with local and international stakeholders.
• Working proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese sufficient to conduct purchasing discussions and communicate with Chinese-speaking suppliers.
• A structured, hands-on approach, sound commercial judgement and strong professional integrity.
• Ability to lead cross-functional collaboration and manage competing priorities.