Senior Staff Specialist, Procurement (Manager Level)

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 95,000 / month, negotiable on experience - Start date: subject to candidate notice period ROLE OVERVIEW Manager-level procurement role owning sourcing strategy, supplier qualification, and cost / commodity analysis for the site. Significant focus on automotive-grade supplier management, IATF audit support, and contingency-sourcing strategy across global 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; lead supplier qualification, sourcing activity and local resource development. - Support supplier transition and localisation initiatives across global sourcing regions (Europe, Asia, China). - Support IATF audit requirements and ensure procurement documentation compliance. - Use AI tools and digital solutions (e.g. Copilot) to improve sourcing efficiency, spare-part management and procurement operations. - Drive Total Cost Optimisation initiatives. - Conduct market research and monitor commodity trends including London Metal Exchange (LME) to support sourcing and pricing strategy. - Analyse market price fluctuations and provide procurement insights to inform business decisions. - Identify root causes of supplier / quality issues; partner with Supplier Quality on corrective and preventive actions. - Handle supplier claims, corrective action follow-up and quality issue resolution with buyers and cross-functional stakeholders. QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Management, or Engineering. - Strong market research, commodity analysis and pricing-trend monitoring background (including LME). - Strong Total Cost analysis capability. - Strategic and/or operational procurement experience in any industry. - Sourcing and localisation experience for raw materials and manufacturing-related suppliers. - Cost analysis experience, preferably referencing LME standards. - Familiar with 8D methodology and quality issue handling. - Understanding of IATF requirements and audit processes. - Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis. - Supplier corrective action management and claim handling experience. - Comprehensive global supply chain and procurement best-practice knowledge. - Analytical, data-driven decision making. - Excellent negotiation, leadership, project management and interpersonal skills. - Comfortable working under pressure and independently. - Good command of English (written and verbal).