Senior Procurement Executive

About the role

To manage procurement activities, including sourcing, negotiation, and supplier coordination, ensuring cost efficiency, timely delivery, and compliance with project requirements for data center projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities, including RFQs, supplier selection, quotation comparison, and commercial evaluation.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with local and international suppliers.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project, and Site teams to ensure materials and equipment meet project specifications and schedules.
• Manage international purchasing and coordinate with overseas suppliers to procure materials and equipment from abroad.
• Coordinate with shipping agents, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to arrange international shipments and import goods into Thailand.
• Monitor shipping schedules, customs clearance, import documentation, and related costs to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify procurement risks, including long lead-time items and shipping delays, and propose appropriate solutions.
• Prepare, review, and verify purchase orders (POs) and other procurement documentation.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain an updated supplier database.
• Resolve procurement and shipping issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, and documentation discrepancies.
• Support cost control initiatives and identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Procurement / Purchasing, preferably in Construction, MEP, Engineering, or Data Center projects.
• Experience in international purchasing, import operations, and coordination with shipping agents or freight forwarders.
• Knowledge of import documentation, customs clearance, international shipping procedures, and Incoterms.
• Strong negotiation, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Good command of Thai and basic English communication skills.