Responsibilities:
- VP of Procurement will be serving as an authority on developing and interpreting procurement guidelines, policies and procedures for a variety of procurement issues; And providing advice to officers, management officials and subordinate staff to guide them in the creation of procurement strategies.
- Review and manage procurement, including complex bid processes for conformance with regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and procurement practice, ensuring fair and open competition and best benefit to the Corporation in purchasing; Assisting management with assembling and maintaining high quality lists of potential bidders.
- Direct the full range of actions required for the contract administration phase (review and consent, post-award conferences with bidders, establishment of work schedule, track progress, negotiate new/changed requirements, contract modifications, exercise contract options, remedial action, settle claims, contract termination, and requests for payments).
Qualifications:
- BA/BS in supply chain management, economics, finance, operations, engineering, business, accounting or manufacturing related field or equivalent experience preferred.
- MBA a plus. Professional certification in procurement, sourcing, supply chain is desirable. At least 15+ years related work experience.
- Ability to make strategic buying recommendations and take appropriate action.
- At least 5+ years' strategic sourcing and indirect spend/logistics experience supporting a multi-state matrix organization.
- Proven record of initiating and carrying out cost reduction/productivity improvement programs.
- Working knowledge of finance and/or accounting in terms of budgeting, cost management, financial accounting, treasury, risk management, etc.
- Experience with a P&L business unit or division management. Experience with ERP & ERP implementation experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of contract administration/law.
- Experience in dealing with manufacturers and distributors.
- Must possess the ability to " "sell " purchasing's value and to run Purchasing as a services business like any other well-run professional services business.
- Excellent organization and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in an environment with large volumes of data.
- Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
- Good of English.
Qualified candidates please contact K. Patsakorn 081-104-8993 Mon-Fri
