Job title: Sourcing Specialist - Industrial Products (English Speaking)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Industrial Products
Functional Expertise: Logistics/ Supply Chain/ Procurement
Salary type: Monthly
Salary from: THB ฿30,000.00
Salary to: THB ฿40,000.00
Location: Thanon Srinagarindra, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Job published: 2024-12-04
Job ID: 128618
Contact name: Jirayut Natam
Phone number: +66944801688

Job Description

Our client is a global company selling imported industrial products and wholesale construction materials.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Developing potential suppliers for standard products to be offered to stores and handling helpdesk inquiries from the stock purchasing team regarding quality, packaging, MOQ, and special branch price requests.
  • Identifying and recommending suppliers to product managers and other internal customers after reviewing quotations and conducting on-site factory visits.
  • Communicating with U.S. product development groups and other internal customers through early morning conference calls and emails.
  • Following up on project progress with product managers, potential suppliers, and sourcing teams to ensure smooth communication among all project stakeholders.
  • Continuously sending new potential suppliers’ pricing and introductions for discussion with SDM on current product line strategies, particularly for single-source categories.
  • Working with the marketing team on internal product sourcing or market material preparation for EB products, including flyers, videos, and employee show-free items.
  • Assisting the sourcing project lead in selecting the most qualified suppliers for Fastenal based on price, quality, and service metrics.
  • Keeping the SI team updated on packaging changes for the FASTCO database.
  • Coordinating with the QC team on quality complaints from hubs and standard part customers.
  • Collaborating with buyers to address MOQ issues from suppliers and adjusting MOQ or MOV to meet demand, or switching to consolidated pricing with suppliers to improve shipping efficiency.
  • Working with the China sales team on their product requests and questions.
  • Expediting all supplier repeat orders for production, testing, ASN pushing, booking, and delivery via email and phone.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Knowledge and experience in industrial products and fasteners is a plus.
  • Fluent oral and written English communication skills.
  • Excellent time management skills in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Analytical, driven, open-minded, goal-oriented, and customer service-focused.
  • Business development experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Working knowledge of Excel and related Microsoft Office software.
  • Practising integrity and professionalism in all aspects of business.
  • Basic knowledge of print study is preferred but not required.
  • Travel is required for this position, ranging from 10% to 25% of work time.
  • Ability to take initiative and go the extra mile in helping projects and supporting the team.