Purchasing Manager / Assistant Manager (EPC, Onshore, Offshore)

Unithai Shipyard and Engineering Ltd (Chon Buri)

Chonburi, Thailand

Unithai Shipyard and Engineering Limited owns and operates the largest shipyard in Thailand. The 688,000 sq m. facility is located in the deep-sea port of Laem Chabang on the eastern seaboard of the Gulf of Thailand. Unithai Shipyard was incorporated in 1990, providing a complete range of ship repair, modification and conversion, afloat repair, shipbuilding, heavy fabrication for power plants, onshore/offshore oil and gas industries to customers worldwide. Our vision is to be one of the best shipyard in the world. With care and responsiveness to our communities underpin our mission “to serve human well beings and create wealth at the same time.”

About this position

The Purchasing Manager / Assistant Manager will oversee the Purchasing Department, ensuring efficient procurement processes and compliance with company policies and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guide and train Purchasing staff.
• Maintain staff discipline and general welfare.
• Review and improve the existing system including coaching & develop Staff.
• Assist Senior Manager Procurement to enforce and achieve company’s and department policies, goals and KPIs.
• Assist Senior Manager Procurement to maintain and develop dept Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, OHSAS 18001)
• Evaluate the current supply base for major commodities and develop new or existing supplier to support future requirements.
• Manage the Purchasing Dept. to purchase materials and equipment for yard’s operation efficiently.
• Establish sourcing & bidding plan for all services under Purchasing Dept.
• Establish and manage contract management for Purchasing Dept.
• Establish tariff rates and review timely.
• Ensure Purchasing’s price is reasonable, and quality is in accordance with the standard requirement. Negotiate prices and claims with supplier.
• Review and improve department procedures and systems periodically.
• Other duties assigned by Senior Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor of Business Administration or B. Eng. In any field or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Purchasing – Spare parts, MRO, CAPEX from steel fabrication business, Ship repairs, Oil & Gas, manufacturing business with an engineering background is plus.
• Experience with Procurement digital platform, ERP system such as Oracle, SAP or other.
• Must be familiar to MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word.
• Good written & spoken English.