Assistant Manager, Indirect Procurement (Retail/Construction)

Samsung Electronics (Sathon)

Bangkok, Thailand

Samsung Electronics is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. Samsung is also leading in the Internet of Things space through, among others, our Smart Home and Digital Health initiatives. Since being established in 1969, Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, and become recognized as one of the top 10 global brands. Our network now extends across the world, and Samsung takes great pride in the creativity and diversity of its talented people, who drive our growth.

About this position

To responsible for conducting e-RFx through Bidding Quotation Management System (BQMS) as request by Business Owner for project related to BTL Retail Management, Shop in Shop, Shop Repair & Maintenance Services, VMD, Customer Services Renovation & Maintenance, Real Estate & Office renovation, Tools, AC Copper pipe, Product extended warranty, e-Scrap and Installation service in Thailand and IDC branch to ensure that the process will be aligned to Global Policy Procedure Management (GPPM).

Responsibilities

Sourcing & Managing supplier portfolio,
• Conducting BQMS events as request by Business owner and negotiating for favorable terms, with suppliers of procure goods and services.
• Develop and implement Procurement Strategy related to BTL Retail and Real Estate both CE/MX & Other expenses category for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, service deliverable improvement and process efficiency.
• Analyzing industry and market intelligence to design e-Catalogue and preferred supplier, especially, cost construction analysis to initiative new opportunity for cost optimization and reduction.
• Prepare reports and maintaining accurate procurement record.
• Monitoring to ensure all procurement transaction follow all controls and guidelines.
• Performs supplier risk assessment and due diligence.
• Execute 3 ways meeting for supplier relationship management to feedback the performance improvement plan.
• Contract commercial review and negotiation.

E-Procurement & System Management
• Work collaboration with HQ, RHQ for new system development or any issue occur.
• Test new function to educate team and users.
• Guidance users when the issue occur.
• Cooperate with BI & Accounting team for NERP system integration.
• Perform vendor registration and work collaboration with PIC in Thailand & IDC branch.
• Focal point of providing guidance to staff on day-to-day system admin.
• Providing end user training for Procurement department.
• Provide process support for the Sourcing and Contract Management teams.
• Coordinate with Procurement when register new vendor to system.
• Manage user’s roles & permission access, exception types.
• Ensure execution of business rules in the data quality and clean up.
• Develop manual & document related to systems & issue resolution.

Team Management
• Lead in BTL Retail Procurement strategy in Thailand & IDC branch to develop category knowledge/Procurement professional to team member.
• Guidance and supervise team member to build their strategic procurement skills.
• Oversee project pipeline/on hand and manage resources.
• Goal setting and KPIs monitoring with team.
• Conduct Policy & Procedure update to team members.

Stakeholder Management
• Work as BTL & Real Estate category lead to develop Procurement initiatives in Thailand & IDC Branch.
• Able to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders and senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Procurement related to Retail Management, Construction, Consumer or FMCG is required.