Procurement Specialist (Indirect)

Our client is global electronic component manufacturing company in Thailand. The company is looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Procurement Specialist to join their team.

Job Description:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for spare parts, equipment, and other indirect materials in line with business requirements, quality standards, cost targets, and supply continuity objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including supplier identification, RFQ/RFP activities, commercial evaluation, negotiation, supplier selection, and onboarding.
• Source and manage both local and international suppliers, ensuring competitiveness, capability, quality, delivery performance, and compliance with company requirements.
• Establish and maintain alternative sourcing options and contingency plans to minimise supply risks and ensure business continuity.
• Identify opportunities to localise the sourcing of spare parts and equipment, and support supplier development initiatives, including potential sourcing transitions from Europe or Singapore to China and other competitive markets.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other relevant functions to understand technical requirements and identify suitable suppliers and cost-effective procurement solutions.
• Drive cost improvement initiatives through Clean Cost Optimisation (CCO), Total Cost Analysis, benchmarking, and commercial negotiations, ensuring pricing is appropriately aligned with relevant commodity indicators such as LME.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capacity, material costs, and commodity price movements to support strategic sourcing decisions and maintain cost competitiveness.
• Analyse procurement data, supplier performance, and spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve purchasing effectiveness.
• Support supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and service expectations are consistently achieved.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, supplier information, sourcing records, and commercial data in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support procurement projects, process improvement initiatives, and other strategic activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, or Supply Chain Management, preferably within manufacturing, engineering, equipment, or industrial environments.
• Proven experience in sourcing and supplier management for spare parts, equipment, MRO, or other manufacturing-related categories.
• Strong understanding of supplier qualification, strategic sourcing processes, supplier development, localisation, and global procurement practices.
• Good knowledge of Clean Cost Optimisation (CCO), Total Cost Analysis, cost breakdown analysis, and cost benchmarking.
• Experience managing both local and international suppliers, with a proven track record in commercial negotiations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use procurement and market data to support sourcing decisions.
• Proficient in digital tools, with an interest in leveraging AI solutions to improve procurement productivity, analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Strong negotiation, project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, commercially minded, and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.