Procurement Manager (Japanese Speaker - N1)

Chonburi Province Permanent THB80,000 - THB150,000 per month (THB960,000 - THB1,800,000 per year) View Job Description
We are seeking a Procurement Manager (Japanese Speaker - N1) for a global manufacturing company in Chonburi. The role requires expertise in indirect procurement, facilities/MRO sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations with fluent Japanese (N1) and English. The successful candidate will lead sourcing initiatives, improve supplier performance, and deliver cost savings.
  • Attractive salary and benefits
  • Opportunity to join a global company

About Our Client

A leading global manufacturing services organization provides end-to-end supply chain, engineering, production, and lifecycle solutions for multinational customers across diverse industries. The company supports businesses in improving operational efficiency, product quality, and supply chain performance through a broad network of manufacturing and procurement capabilities worldwide.

Job Description

Lead strategic sourcing and category management activities for Facilities and indirect procurement categories, including construction fit-out, maintenance, security, cleaning, cafeteria, and landscaping services.

Develop and execute category strategies, driving cost optimization, supplier performance, cash flow improvement, and overall business value.

Manage end-to-end procurement processes from requirement gathering, supplier engagement, RFQ/RFP management, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.

Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and managing terms and conditions in collaboration with legal teams.

Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Operations, HR, Engineering, Facilities, and Procurement to align sourcing initiatives with business objectives.

Identify and implement process improvements, procurement best practices, KPIs, SLAs, and sourcing tools to enhance procurement effectiveness.

Act as a key liaison between local operations and global procurement teams, managing supplier relationships and supporting regional procurement initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.

Minimum 10 years of procurement experience within a manufacturing environment, including Facilities and MRO sourcing.

Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, vendor management, and commercial agreements.

Proven experience managing complex supplier relationships, service contracts, SLAs, KPIs, and outsourcing arrangements.

Fluent communication skills in both Japanese (JLPT N1) and English, with strong stakeholder management and negotiation capabilities.

What's on Offer

Attractive salary and benefits

Opportunity to join a global company

Contact
Likasit Pongpangan
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7131779
Phone number
+66 2 012 5030

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Specialisation
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chonburi Province
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Likasit Pongpangan
Consultant phone
+66 2 012 5030
Job Reference
JN-102026-7131779

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