Sourcing Section Head

SAM Precision (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

SAMEE has manufacturing facilities strategically located in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand to provide one-stop solutions to its customers worldwide. It is a key player in the aerospace and equipment industries and its services range from precision machining, sheet-metal fabrication, and surface treatment to equipment integration and automation solutions. Aerospace We specialize in the precision machining of niche aerospace products of complex geometry from aluminum alloys to hard & tough materials such as stainless steel, titanium, and nickel-based alloys. Our products are being used in narrow and wide-body aircraft, and regional and business jets.

About this position

The Sourcing Section Head is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies while leading a team to achieve sourcing objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop Sourcing Strategies: Create and execute sourcing strategies that align with the company’s objectives and project needs.
• Supplier Management: Identify, selection, evaluate and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality materials.
• Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible outcomes for the company.
• Market Analysis: Analyze market trends and conditions to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all supplier and procured materials meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Cost Management: Monitor and control costs to stay within budget while maintaining quality and seek opportunities for cost reduction on both tangible and intangible benefits.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Procurement, Program, Engineering, Operation (production and quality) and other teams to understand and meet their material needs.
• Compliance: Ensure all sourcing activities comply with company policies, legal requirements, and pass audit from internal and External auditor.
• People (subordinates) Management and development: Manage and develop subordinates for team success by provide assistance, consultation, resolution and technical support on both functional and behavior skills.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of sourcing and supplier activities and ensure sourcing process/procedure update and align with company compliance and EHS.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experiences: At least 7 years of experience in Sourcing or Procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of experience responsible on management level.
• Strong understanding of various industrial equipment used in manufacturing and fabrication processes such as welding, machining, casting, and assembly processes to ensure effective sourcing of materials and suppliers.
• Knowledge on MRP (Material Requirement Plan).
• Good command in English both speaking and writing (able to work with foreigner colleague).
• Computer literacy, Excel required.
• Experience or familiar with Oracle system.
• Proactive, result oriented and teamwork leadership style.