Sourcing and Procurement Manager

Harmless Harvest (Thailand) Ltd (Bangkok)

Bangkok, Thailand

We started Harmless Harvest® to make the most amazing coconut water in the most ethical way possible. It’s a work in progress, but we’re committed to growing our standards and living up to our name. Speaking of growing, we’ve got a bustling HQ in Oakland, plus 133 team members (and counting) living and working in Thailand, where the bulk of our operation takes place. Staying close to the ground keeps us invested in every step of the process and every community along the way.

About this position

Harmless Harvest is seeking a Sourcing and Procurement Manager responsible for developing and executing sourcing and procurement strategies to optimize the supply chain, ensuring high-quality goods and services while collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing
• Define our sustainable sourcing strategy.
• Explore creative sourcing models improving the value creation for the company and other stakeholders, prepare the corresponding business cases.
• Execute the 5-year sourcing plan built on regenerative organic farming and fast growth.
• Negotiate, finalize and execute supply agreements and other contracts with third-parties.
• Planning
• Develop direct material supply plan for budget, actively provide inputs to improve forecast reliability.
• Lead and manage the S&OP, Budget and Reforecast processes.
• Define and maintain dynamic metrics supporting the analysis of the market drivers and trends. Monitor suppliers’ capacities.
• Oversee delivery plan managed by Procurement Supervisor and Buyer, in coordination with key stakeholders such as production, and supply chain.
• Co-develop and manage with Agriculture team an Annual Expansion plan and Target number of certified farms increment and monitor it thoroughly to deliver the plan.
• Develop annual indirect material cost saving plan and strategy.
• Procurement
• Negotiate favorable prices and terms, while ensuring the utmost quality and reliability.
• Implement purchasing contracts, supply agreement, goods and services agreements with third-parties, farmers and collection centers to secure production and to ensure long-term sustainable partnerships.
• Purchase raw material volumes daily based on production plan and negotiate prices.
• Ensure timely supply of goods and services as per departments’ needs.
• Develop and maintain company policies & procedures towards sustainable sourcing and procurement good practices.
• Monitor usage and secure reliable data entry in the company ERP.
• Set up KPIs and monitor suppliers’ performance.
• Management
• Hire, train and manage a team of 2 Supervisors, 2 buyers and Admin Staff.
• Provide guidance, recommendations, and enhance personal development of the team.
• Manage department budget, allocation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sourcing and procurement management.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build relationships with suppliers.
• Knowledge of sustainable sourcing practices and supply chain optimization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and data management.