Commodity Buyer Direct Material

Main Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing activities and supplier relationships for Metal, Rubber, Plastic, and Resin categories

• Handle RFQs, pricing analysis, and commercial negotiations with suppliers

• Support supplier selection, development, and cost optimization initiatives (VA/VE, BCC, cost reduction)

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Project Management, R&D, Quality) to ensure timely project execution

• Conduct cost analysis and target price setting (pre- and post-SOP)

• Manage supplier contracts throughout product lifecycle

• Support issue resolution, escalation management, and supplier performance improvement

• Maintain purchasing and supplier data in systems (e.g., SAP, eCONN)

• Work closely with Supply Chain and Global/Regional teams to achieve business targets

Main Accountabilities

• Responsible for material cost targets and savings achievements

• Act as the key contact for suppliers and material group locally

• Manage local sourcing, pricing, and supplier contracts

• Support implementation of global material group strategies

• Collaborate with Quality teams (SQD/SQA) to enhance supplier performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

• Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in the automotive industry

• Experience in supplier development and cost negotiation

• Background working in multinational/global companies

• Knowledge of SAP and purchasing systems

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and multitasking skills

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)/Chinese is a plus.

• Adaptable and able to work effectively in a dynamic environment

• Flexibility for traveling within Thailand and abroad.