Short Description

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Procurement & Business Partnership

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business unit objectives.

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, supporting innovation, growth, and operational goals.

• Ensure early engagement in product development and strategic initiatives.

• Consolidate and analyze procurement performance metrics for business reviews.

2. Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead sourcing strategies for direct (raw materials, packaging) and indirect (non-food, services) categories.

• Collaborate with category managers, R&D, and engineering to drive value creation and supplier innovation.

• Ensure compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements.

3. Supply & Operations Management

• Oversee supply planning, order fulfillment, and supplier performance to ensure OTIF delivery.

• Manage procurement operations, including waste selling and quality standards.

• Resolve supply issues and optimize procurement processes and systems.

4. Financial & Performance Management

• Set and monitor procurement savings targets and KPIs.

• Partner with finance and business units to support budgeting and cost optimization.

• Drive continuous improvement and process excellence across procurement functions.

5. Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead and develop high-performing procurement and supply teams across multiple locations.

• Promote CPF’s leadership values and foster a culture of agility, accountability, and innovation.

• Ensure succession planning and capability building for future leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, with leadership responsibilities.

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong knowledge of end-to-end procurement and supply processes.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills in both Thai and English.