Purchasing Specialist - Automotive (Chinese Speaking)

Introduction

Chonburi

Responsibilities

Source and develop qualified suppliers for automotive raw materials, components, and production parts, with a focus on suppliers in China and other Asian countries

Manage direct material purchasing activities, including supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, purchase orders, delivery follow-up, and purchasing documentation

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead time, MOQ, and delivery conditions to achieve competitive commercial terms while maintaining quality and supply requirements

Monitor supplier production schedules, delivery performance, and material availability, and coordinate with suppliers to resolve shortages, delays, and quality issues

Conduct cost analysis, supplier evaluation, and supplier performance monitoring based on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships while supporting new supplier development, localization, and cost reduction activities

Coordinate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Warehouse, Supply Chain, and Finance to support purchasing, new projects, and production expansion

Follow up on supplier corrective actions, new parts, samples, tooling, production readiness, and other supplier-related activities

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in automotive or automotive parts manufacturing

Experience in direct material purchasing and supplier management, particularly with suppliers in China and/or other Asian countries

Experience with automotive components, metal parts, steel, machining, forging, casting, or related materials is an advantage

Strong skills in supplier sourcing, quotation comparison, cost analysis, negotiation, and supplier evaluation

Experience in new supplier development, localization, and new project purchasing activities

Good command of Chinese and Thai, or Chinese and English, with the ability to communicate and negotiate with overseas suppliers

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; ERP/purchasing system experience is preferred