Purchasing Manager

Key Responsibilities & Main Activities

1. Purchasing Planning & Management

• Develop purchasing plans aligned with sales forecasts and overall business objectives.
• Control and manage procurement budgets and purchasing costs effectively.
• Establish, implement, and standardise purchasing policies, guidelines, and procedures.

2. Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, select, and develop vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment terms, and legal contracts.
• Build and maintain long-term, strategic relationships with key suppliers and business partners.

3. Cost Control & Optimization

• Analyze product costs and market benchmarks to identify savings opportunities.
• Explore new sourcing options and vendors to enhance competitive advantage.
• Implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising product or service quality.

4. Inventory & Stock Management

• Plan and manage optimal inventory levels to support business continuity.
• Prevent stockouts, overstocking, and obsolete inventory.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth supply chain flow.

5. Market Intelligence & Risk Management

• Monitor and analyze market price trends, raw material availability, foreign exchange rates, and freight costs.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.

6. Team Leadership & People Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team.
• Define team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and monitor performance.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and design individual development plans.

7. Executive Reporting

• Prepare and present comprehensive purchasing performance summaries to senior management.
• Track and report cost savings achieved (Saving Cost Analysis).
• Provide regular updates on supplier performance ratings and supply chain risk assessments.

8. Ad-hoc Duties

• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Food Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management, with at least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Direct experience in the Food & Beverage (F&B), Food Manufacturing, Restaurant, or Hotel industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Good knowledge of food safety standards, shelf-life management, and temperature-controlled logistics (Cold Chain Management).
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint).
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Benefits & Perks

• Financial & Growth Benefits:

  • Performance Bonus & Annual Salary Increment
  • Provident Fund

• Health & Well-being:

  • Group Insurance (Accident & Inpatient Department - IPD)
  • KMF CARE Outpatient Coverage (OPD: 1,200 THB per visit, up to 30 visits/year)
  • Annual Health Check-up

• Employee Perks & Discounts:

  • Exclusive Staff Discounts on products & Zen Group partner restaurants
  • Free Uniforms

• Leave & Welfare Allowances:

  • Paid Annual Leave (6 days/year)
  • Paid Personal Leave (3 days/year)
  • Compassionate Allowance & Funeral Support (for immediate family members)
  • Hospital Visit Gift Basket