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Department Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Bangkok Province Permanent View Job Description
We are looking for an experienced FMCG sourcing professional to identify, evaluate, and develop OEM manufacturing partners in China for Personal Care private label and house brand products. The successful candidate will lead supplier sourcing, product development, commercial negotiations, and strategic supplier partnerships to support category growth and strengthen the company's exclusive brand portfolio.
  • Attractive package and comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunity to drive international sourcing strategy

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Retail industry in Bangkok.

Job Description

  • Develop and manage overseas supplier networks, including identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and onboarding new suppliers.
  • Lead cross-border sourcing activities to support product and supplier requirements for the China market.
  • Coordinate purchase order fulfillment and shipment execution with internal stakeholders and overseas suppliers.
  • Drive procurement cost optimization initiatives through supplier negotiations and spend analysis.
  • Ensure supplier qualifications, product certifications, and compliance documentation meet regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with commercial and operations teams to provide sourcing insights, lead times, product information, and supply planning support.
  • Establish and improve sourcing, supplier management, and procurement processes to enhance supply chain efficiency and reliability.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum 5 years of sourcing or procurement experience, including at least 2 years managing overseas suppliers for cross-border trade into China.
  • Background in e-commerce, FMCG, retail, marketplace, or cross-border trading environments; experience with Tmall or similar platforms is advantageous.
  • Strong supplier development, negotiation, cost analysis, and relationship management skills with international vendors.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multinational environment.
  • Strong English communication skills are required. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly preferred.
  • Strong analytical mindset, process improvement capability, advanced Excel proficiency, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced business environment.

What's on Offer

  • Attractive package and comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunity to drive international sourcing strategy
Contact
Wannagarn Watsiripharwat
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7142552
Phone number
+6620125006

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Bangkok Province
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Wannagarn Watsiripharwat
Consultant phone
+6620125006
Job Reference
JN-112026-7142552

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