Position Objective:The Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and optimizing the procurement activities of the company to ensure the timely supply of materials, components, services, and equipment at the best total cost, quality, and delivery performance. This role involves supplier management, contract negotiation, cost control, risk management, and close coordination with internal departments such as Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Logistics.
Key Responsibility Areas:
1. Procurement Strategy & Planning
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives and production plans.
Forecast material and purchasing requirements based on demand planning and production schedules.
Establish annual procurement budgets and cost-saving targets.
Monitor market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and supply risks
2. Supplier Sourcing & Management
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers locally and internationally.
Maintain and improve relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term cooperation.
Conduct supplier performance evaluations based on cost, quality, delivery, and service.
Lead supplier development and improvement programs when required
3. Negotiation & Contract Management
Lead price, terms, and contract negotiations to achieve optimal commercial conditions.
Prepare, review, and manage purchasing contracts, agreements, and long-term supply contracts.
Ensure contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements.
Resolve commercial disputes and claims with suppliers
4. Purchasing Operation
Oversee daily purchasing activities including purchase orders, order confirmations, and delivery schedules.
Ensure on-time delivery of materials to support production and project timelines.
Manage urgent or critical purchases to minimize production disruptions.
Coordinate closely with Logistics/Warehouse to ensure smooth inbound material flow.
5. Cost Control & Value Improvement
Analyse procurement costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value engineering.
Drive cost-saving initiatives such as supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, and specification optimization.
Monitor and report procurement KPIs such as cost savings, price variance, and supplier performance
6. Quality & Compliance
Work with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure purchased materials meet technical and quality specifications.
Ensure suppliers comply with company standards, ethical sourcing policies, and regulatory requirements.
Support supplier audits and corrective action processes when quality issues arise
7. Risk Management & Continuity of Supply
Identify potential supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
Establish backup suppliers and contingency plans for critical materials.
Manage issues related to supply shortages, delays, or force majeure situations.
8. Cross-Functional Coordination
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales teams to align procurement activities.
Support new product development (NPD) and new project sourcing activities.
Provide procurement input during feasibility studies and cost estimation
9. Team Leadership & Development
Lead, coach, and develop the procurement team to improve performance and capability.
Assign responsibilities, set targets, and conduct performance evaluations.
Ensure team compliance with procurement procedures and internal controls
10. Reporting & Systems
Prepare regular procurement reports for management (cost savings, supplier performance, risks).
Ensure accurate data management in ERP or procurement systems.
Improve procurement processes and workflows through system enhancement and best practices
Preformed Line Products (Thailand) Ltd.
