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
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).
ÆON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited (AEONTS) is a Financial Services company located at 388 Exchange Tower 27th floor, Sukhumvit, Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand.
