Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager, Thailand

About Us

As a leading provider of high-quality food and beverage ingredients, ofi(Olam Food Ingredients) works with farming communities across the globe to grow, source and produce ingredients that are good for consumers, farmers, and the world around us. We supply household food brands and manufacturers worldwide with cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ingredients which are often grown on our own farms and estates and sourced from hundreds of thousands of farmers across 50 countries. Along with our diverse manufacturing and innovation capabilities, this means we can provide ingredients for a range of products, from a plant-based latte mix to an almond based snack bar or a dairy-free ice cream. Making a positive impact on people and planet is a core component of our Purpose, to be the change for good food and a healthy future. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real.

About ofi Private Label – Coconut Products Business

We are a Private Label partner of choice for Coconut products to retailers in USA and in other select markets. We work with a network of co-manufacturers in South East Asia to meet customer demand.

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Overview of Position:

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, highly analytical, and structurally organized Sourcing & Supplier Development Manager to build, scale, and secure our supply chain network in Thailand. Your primary objective will be to identify potential vendors, transition them into export-ready partners, and establish a resilient supplier base capable of meeting global quality, volume, and compliance standards. This role requires a balance of strategic planning, commercial negotiation, and hands-on operational execution. You will gain extensive exposure to global operations, complex supply chains, and strategic customer relationships within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Market Mapping & Supplier Identification

• Conduct comprehensive landscape mapping of the Thai market to identify supplier facilities as per product portfolio and requirement.
• Assess market capacities, crop/raw material availability, seasonal price fluctuations, and regional supply risks.
• Build a pipeline of prospective suppliers, filtering them by production volume, financial stability, and operational scalability.

2. Export Readiness & Compliance Onboarding

• Evaluate potential suppliers against strict international standards (e.g., FDA, BRCGS, IFS, Organic, or relevant destination-market certifications).
• Conduct initial factory/facility audits to analyze processing capabilities, hygiene, and technical limitations.
• Partner closely with suppliers alongside ofi Quality & Food Safety team to bridge compliance gaps, guiding them through the necessary upgrades in processing, traceability, and documentation to become export-approved.
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality Assurance teams to manage product trials (pilot packaging trials) at supplier facilities.
• Develop regular market reports and dashboards to support market expansion.
• Coordinate with businesses and stakeholders from customer engagement, market study, logistics and shipment planning

Experience and Qualification

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Agriculture, or a related field; Recent graduates with high academic performance are encouraged to apply.

Experience: Preferred: 2+ years of professional experience in a dynamic corporate environment, with a strong preference for backgrounds in:

• Internal Strategy or Business Development roles within a large FMCG/Food & Beverage company.
• Operational or Commercial roles with significant analytical and project management responsibilities in food, beverage, or ingredients manufacturing.
• Experience in Private Label or working directly with major retailers is a significant plus.
• Demonstrated ability to drive strategic projects and initiatives, delivering quantifiable results.
• Familiarity with global supply chain complexities, including sourcing, logistics, and manufacturing processes.

Skills:

• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of synthesizing complex information and articulating clear recommendations to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and build strong collaborative relationships.
• Proactive, self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and a problem-solving mindset.

ofi is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racial or ethnic origin, color, age, religion or belief, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.