ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading global semiconductor manufacturer supplying tier-1 customers across safety-critical industries including automotive. The client's name is disclosed to shortlisted candidates at interview stage.

ENGAGEMENT

- Permanent / full-time

- Location: Bangkok metropolitan area, Thailand

- Salary: up to THB 80,000 / month, negotiable on experience

- Start date: subject to candidate notice period

ROLE OVERVIEW

Assistant Manager-level procurement role owning sourcing strategy, supplier qualification, contingency sourcing and Total Cost initiatives at the site. Strong focus on automotive-related supplier management and localisation across global sourcing regions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned to business, quality and cost objectives.

- Manage supplier onboarding, qualification and evaluation.

- Develop contingency sourcing strategies (Plan B) to mitigate supply chain risk for automotive-related operations.

- Manage both overseas and local suppliers — qualification, sourcing activity, local resource development.

- Support supplier transition and localisation initiatives across global sourcing regions (Europe, Asia, China).

- Use AI tools and digital solutions (e.g. Copilot) to improve sourcing efficiency, spare-part management and procurement operations.

- Drive Total Cost Optimisation initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management, or Engineering.

- Strong Total Cost analysis capability.

- 5–10 years' working experience in strategic or operational procurement roles in any industry.

- Sourcing and localisation experience for equipment and manufacturing-related suppliers.

- Comprehensive global supply chain and procurement best-practice knowledge.

- Analytical mindset, data-driven decision making.

- Excellent negotiation, project management and interpersonal skills.

- Result-oriented, proactive, initiative-driven working style.

- Comfortable working under pressure and independently.

- Good command of English (written and verbal).