Buyer Specialist

Thai Asia Pacific Brewery Co., Ltd. (Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand)

Bangkok, Thailand

TAP was established in Thailand in 1993 and began operation in 1995. Currently, TAP employs over 250 people at its Head Office, and Brewery in Nonthaburi. TAP began brewing and marketing Heineken in Thailand in 1995. In 2004, it started brewing Tiger, the most successful Asian beer in terms of export volume which has also won more than 40 international awards. In 2005, TAP launched Cheers, a high quality beer with smooth-but-intense flavor, targeting consumers who favor high quality beer at a more affordable price. To cater to the diverse and discerning needs of the Thai consumers, TAP later added Tiger Crystal Light and Cheers X-Tra to its portfolio. In August 2010, TAP was appointed the authorized importer and distributor for Guinness and Kilkenny, two Irish premium brands brewed from Dublin, Republic of Ireland, aimed at expatriates and residents in Thailand. In September 2016, the world’s bestselling Apple Cider, Strongbow made its debut with distribution and marketing supported by TAP. In March 2019, TAP has launched the latest innovative non-alcoholic malt beverage, Heineken® 0.0. Later in August 2022, TAP is responding to the growing demand among a new generation of consumers, particularly Zennials, who prefer the easy-to-drink taste for all kinds of occasion with Heineken® Silver. In May 2023, TAP unveiled Heineken Experience Silver, a new fashion lifestyle brand, to connect the new generation with fashion trends and lifestyle items through 'Let it Flow' attitude, alongside with two iconic Brand Ambassadors The Toys and Pyra.

About this position

The Buyer Specialist is responsible for managing supplier performance, sourcing processes, and ensuring compliance while emphasizing cost savings and effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• PR-PO operations, monitoring supplier performance, spend classification, supplier compliance
• Handle sourcing process, supplier selection, finalize commercial agreement and manage supplier’s performance under responsible area
• Liaise with Finance Team in terms of managing and updating supplier data including supplier details, payment terms etc. in the system.
• Manage and control supplier data management (create, change, close)
• Operational performance report summary, spend report and quality system information.
• Manage and Control Quality system and standard i.e., ISO systems, and FSSC.
• Emphasize cost savings, cost avoidance, and cash in to ensure the most benefit to the company
• Organize frequent meetings to update on current situation, issues, and related information with stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Administrative, Science, Supply Chain or related field
• Experience 3 - 5 years in Buyer / Procurement / Sourcing role
• Solid knowledge on Import & Export process, and Incoterm is preferred
• Good negotiation and communication skills, problem-solving skills
• Team player with proactiveness and able to work independently
• Good analytical skills with the ability to organize, Prioritization skills
• Strong stakeholder management to underpin and engage with all teams
• Procurement knowledge with Certified from International Organization will be advantage
• Good Command of English
• Computer Proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)