Purchasing Manager (International & Domestic Purchasing)

1. Define strategies and manage both domestic and international purchasing operations to achieve quality, lead time, and cost targets.
2. Control the operations of the purchasing team at both the Head Office and the Phuket branch.
3. Build relationships with vendors, negotiate, manage contracts, and mitigate Supply Chain risks.
4. Define strategies, action plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the purchasing department to align with organizational goals.
5. Supervise and evaluate the performance of purchasing officers at various levels, while preparing development and training plans for the team.
6. Select and develop the vendor database, negotiate prices and contract terms to ensure maximum benefit for the company.
7. Analyze purchase history to forecast demand and plan the procurement of key products, especially imported and seasonal goods.
8. Control inventory levels appropriately, manage budgets, and implement Cost Saving measures.
9. Review and approve important documents, such as PR and performance reports.
10. Modernize the purchasing system, reduce urgent orders, and create databases to improve forecasting.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field. At least 5–7 years of experience in Purchasing, Sourcing, and Supply Chain. Negotiation, communication, and data analysis skills. Knowledge of Supplier Management, Sourcing, and Risk Management. Ability to use ERP programs (especially Mango) and Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel level). Knowledge of Supply Chain, Logistics, import regulations, and product knowledge. Good English skills (Reading/Writing/Business Communication). Experience in innovative energy-saving products and renewable energy will be specially considered.