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Commodity Buyer Direct Material

Location: 

Rayong, TH, 21140

Date:  Jul 7, 2026
Posting Date: 
Job Area:  Purchasing
Job Level:  Entry level

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.

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