Job Openings Purchasing & Logistics Manager

About the job Purchasing & Logistics Manager

OUR CLIENT

Our client is a well-established international manufacturing organization operating in a high-volume, process-driven automotive environment. The Thailand operation plays a critical role in supplying global OEM customers and supporting regional production programs through disciplined planning, execution control, and service reliability.

The business operates under strict delivery, quality, and compliance standards, where supply chain execution is a core operational function rather than a back-office activity. English is used regularly due to close coordination with expatriate leaders, OEM customers, and regional stakeholders.

YOUR ROLE

The Purchasing & Logistics Manager is responsible for securing production materials and logistics services at the right cost, quality, and timing to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This is a commercially grounded, execution-oriented role. The Purchasing & Logistics Manager owns supplier performance, cost discipline, inbound logistics coordination, and material flow reliability, acting as the primary control point between suppliers, logistics partners, and internal manufacturing operations.

The role operates close to the factory and requires regular on-site presence. Supply disruptions, delivery constraints, and cost-pressure trade-offs are part of the day-to-day reality. The Purchasing & Logistics Manager is expected to make practical decisions under pressure, manage supplier behavior proactively, and stabilize supply rather than rely on theoretical sourcing models or extended negotiation cycles.

Success in this role comes from supplier discipline, cost transparency, and consistent execution. This is not a planning, warehouse, or transformation role, and it is not suited to candidates seeking remote work or purely strategic responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supplier sourcing and management

  • Own supplier sourcing, selection, and negotiation for direct materials and related services
  • Establish clear supplier performance expectations across cost, quality, and delivery
  • Drive supplier discipline and accountability

Cost control and cost reduction

  • Own cost analysis, benchmarking, and transparency
  • Lead continuous cost reduction initiatives without compromising supply stability
  • Challenge pricing and cost structures using data-driven approaches

Inbound logistics coordination

  • Oversee inbound logistics for imported and local materials
  • Coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics partners to ensure delivery reliability
  • Identify and mitigate logistics risks early to avoid production impact

Supplier evaluation and development

  • Establish and manage supplier evaluation frameworks
  • Drive supplier improvement and localization initiatives where feasible
  • Reduce dependency on high-risk or underperforming suppliers

Cross-functional coordination

  • Work closely with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance teams
  • Support early supplier involvement during new program launches
  • Escalate supply and logistics risks with clarity and urgency

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in purchasing, logistics, or supplier management within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong background in supplier negotiation, cost management, and inbound logistics
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle is required
  • Solid understanding of import/export processes and logistics fundamentals
  • Structured, detail-oriented, and execution-focused working style

Fluent Thai and working to strong English for supplier and internal coordination

WHAT THIS ROLE IS – AND IS NOT

This role is:

  • A commercially driven purchasing and logistics execution role
  • Focused on supplier performance, cost discipline, and supply reliability
  • Central to production continuity and operational cost control

This role is not:

  • A production planning or warehouse management role
  • A purely strategic sourcing or transformation position
  • A transactional purchasing administrator role

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY

  • Clear ownership of supplier and logistics performance
  • Direct impact on production continuity and cost competitiveness
  • Hands-on leadership role within a Tier-1 automotive manufacturing environment
  • Stable position within a structured international organization
  • Regular interaction with global suppliers and expatriate stakeholders

APPLY NOW

To apply, please submit your CV to aniruth.n@talentup-th.com or via the application link.

Alternatively, if you would prefer an informal and confidential conversation first, feel free to connect with me directly on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniruthn/. I would be happy to walk you through the role and context before you decide.