Job Description
Title – Procurement
Reports to Plant Manager
Team size – 1-2 employees
Location : Thailand plant
Experience: 8-10 yrs
CTC : 50-70K monthly base THB
Key Responsibilities
- Drive procurement strategy for aroma chemicals, aligned with global Döhler guidelines and business requirements.
- Identify and deliver cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities through sourcing strategies, negotiations, and supplier optimization.
- Build and manage reliable and sustainable supply chains, including development of strategic supplier partnerships and platform suppliers.
- Monitor market trends, sustainability developments, and competitor activity to anticipate risks and opportunities.
- Develop and execute procurement plans, ensuring continuity of supply, quality, and competitiveness.
- Lead and coach the procurement team on commercial negotiations and contract management to achieve best-in-class agreements.
- Ensure effective stakeholder communication and information flow across supply chain, quality, R&D, and operations.
- Support process standardization, continuous improvement, and digital procurement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, Code of Conduct, and food safety standards.
- Oversee supplier performance, issue resolution, and complaint management in coordination with quality teams.
- Support budget planning and ensure adherence to approved procurement budgets.
Key Competencies
- Strong expertise in aroma chemicals sourcing
- Commercial and negotiation excellence
- Supplier relationship and sustainability focus
- Market intelligence and risk management
- Process and digital mindset
- Cross-functional collaboration