Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

Responsibility

1. Strategic Procurement Management

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with the company's growth plans.
• Oversee sourcing activities for raw materials, packaging, ingredients, equipment, machinery, services, and indirect spend categories.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities, consolidate suppliers, eliminate redundancies, and improve procurement processes.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, negotiation, and contract management activities.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key suppliers critical to business operations.
• Monitor market trends, commodity prices, lead times, and supply risks to ensure business continuity.

2. Supply Chain Planning & Inventory Management

• Develop demand forecasting and material planning systems in collaboration with Production, Retail, and Planning teams.
• Manage optimal inventory levels across manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and retail stores.
• Monitor inventory turnover, stock aging, inventory accuracy, and stock-out rates.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste, expired products, excess inventory, and stock shortages.
• Coordinate with Production and Retail teams to align supply plans with sales forecasts and promotional activities.

3. Warehouse & Logistics Coordination

• Oversee product movement across manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and retail locations.
• Manage replenishment systems and distribution planning to ensure adequate stock availability at retail stores.
• Monitor logistics performance, transportation costs, and service levels.
• Improve warehouse SOPs and inventory control processes to enhance operational accuracy.

4. Supplier & Vendor Management

• Establish supplier performance measurement systems, including on-time delivery, quality, price competitiveness, and responsiveness.
• Develop supplier scorecards and conduct regular supplier performance reviews.
• Ensure suppliers comply with the company’s quality standards and food safety requirements.
• Assess supplier risks and develop contingency plans for critical raw materials and packaging supplies.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Retail Operations, Finance, Quality Assurance (QA), Product Development, and Management teams.
• Support new product launches through timely sourcing and supply planning.
• Provide procurement and supply chain insights to support management decision-making.
• Facilitate resolution of cross-functional issues, including material shortages, extended lead times, delayed supplier deliveries, quality concerns, and cost increases.

6. Financial & Cost Control

• Manage procurement budgets and spending performance.
• Analyze purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Monitor key cost drivers impacting gross margins, including raw material costs, packaging costs, and logistics expenses.
• Prepare procurement and supply chain performance reports for management review.

7. Team Leadership

• Lead and develop Procurement, Inventory Control, Planning, and Supply Chain teams.
• Establish KPIs and performance tracking systems for the team.
• Coach and mentor team members to work systematically, accurately, and with accountability.
• Foster a culture of responsibility, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning, Inventory Management, or Operations Management.
• At least 3–5 years of team management experience at Manager or Senior Manager level.
• Experience in Food & Beverage, Bakery, FMCG, Manufacturing, or Retail industries is highly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, inventory management systems, or procurement systems.
• Proven project management and change management capabilities.
• Good communication skills in both Thai and English.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, including Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, SUMIFS, cost analysis, and inventory reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain attention to detail, and follow through on tasks to completion.