Senior Purchasing Officer
LocationBangkok
Job typePermanent
SalaryNegotiable
About the Company
Our client is a rapidly growing supplier of processed fruit products, particularly frozen fruit, to leading multinational companies. Their business is expanding across East and Southeast Asia.
Job Responsibilities
- Source and inspect raw materials, especially frozen durian, from suppliers within Thailand and other countries in Asia.
- Conduct supplier evaluations and audits, both locally and internationally, and perform annual reviews.
- Compare suppliers in terms of product specifications, pricing, delivery schedules, and payment terms, and present recommendations to management for cost optimization.
- Collaborate with suppliers and the quality control team to ensure product compliance and timely delivery.
- Manage purchase orders and related documentation, maintaining accurate records within the system.
- Work closely with finance and accounting teams to handle accounts payable documentation.
- Prepare and review international purchase contracts and import documentation.
- Coordinate with shipping companies and forwarders for import processes.
- Monitor stock levels.
- Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports.
Experience requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement and supply chaing preferably in the FMCG or Food & Beverage industry.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in supplier management.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement software.
- Fluent in both Thai and English.
Education requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in International Business Administration or a related field.
Contact Person
- Soontaranee Jesadavisut
- soontaranee.j@adecco.com
- Tel.+66 2121 3571