PR/117714 | Assistant Purchasing Manager

        Our client is Automotive Manufacturing in industry. They are looking for a potential candidate who can fulfil their requirement as follows;

Position :                               Purchasing Assistant Manager

Location :                              Pluakdeng,Rayong 

Business Type :                    Automotive

Working day :                        Mon – Fri 

Benefit :

• Salary Total Package as 80,000 – 100,000 THB/month(Depend on experience)
• Bonus
• No shuttle bus

Qualifications:    

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum 1 years experience in (Direct and Indirect) Buyer, Purchasing, and Procurement from the Automotive industry.

• Fluent communication in English.(Need to communicate to overseas supplier).

• Strong knowledge of automotive components, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with industry standards and certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).

• Proficiency in ERP systems SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

   

Job description

• Responsible for sourcing direct and indirect material from overseas/suppliers.

• Coordinate work with overseas teams, negotiating contracts with global suppliers in coordination with commodity buyers.

• Devise, implement and oversee procurement strategies to meet cost-saving targets. 

• Support project calculation with reliable material cost data, analyze scope of supply and contract agreements, conduct risk analyses, and introduce negotiation recommendations with Management to prepare for negotiations with suppliers.  

• Facilitates cross-functional work groups (especially with internal Purchasing function) to select new suppliers using cost-based methods. 

• Assist in developing and executing procurement strategies for automotive parts, raw materials, and services.

• Evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery terms.

• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with automotive industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949).

• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to align purchasing activities with product development and manufacturing needs.

• Manage purchase orders, contracts, and supplier documentation using ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

• Track market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities in automotive supply chains.

• Resolve supply chain disruptions and implement corrective actions to minimize production impact.

• Support localization and supplier development initiatives to reduce lead times and costs.

• Prepare procurement reports and forecasts for management review.