Job Overview
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies to support business growth, cost competitiveness, and supply chain resilience.
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Drive supplier strategy, including supplier segmentation, supplier optimization, and supplier consolidation initiatives.
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Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply base and mitigate supply risks.
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Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFQ management, quote analysis, supplier selection, and business award processes.
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Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times, MOQ, and long-term supply agreements with suppliers.
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Deliver cost savings and productivity improvements through Cost Management Programs (CMP), supplier negotiations, and VA/VE initiatives.
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Monitor and improve supplier performance metrics related to quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
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Conduct supplier business reviews and perform supplier risk assessments covering capacity, financial, and geopolitical risks.
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Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and Supply Chain teams on sourcing strategies and business initiatives.
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Ensure accurate procurement data management in SAP/ERP systems, including pricing, lead times, Incoterms, and supplier information.
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Support inventory optimization initiatives, including VMI, consignment, and MOQ management.
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Ensure supplier compliance with TE standards, regulatory requirements, and applicable quality and sustainability standards.
What your background should look like
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Supplier Management within manufacturing or electronics industries.
- Proven experience developing and executing supplier sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships.
- Strong experience in RFQ management, commercial evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier selection.
- Demonstrated success in delivering cost reduction, productivity, and value engineering initiatives.
- Strong understanding of global sourcing markets, supplier risk management, and supply chain resilience strategies.
- Experience managing suppliers across multiple regions and working within a global business environment.
- Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as plastic molding, metal stamping, precision machining, and plating is highly preferred.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent English communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across a global matrix organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of ownership, accountability, and results orientation.
- Experience in connectors, switchgear, electronics, automotive, or industrial manufacturing is highly preferred.
Competencies
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CHATUCHAK BANGKOK, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Bangkok 10900
Thailand