CPO (Chief Purchasing Officer)
Chilindo Co. Ltd., Thailand

We are looking for a Head of Purchasing to lead our (international) purchasing department in Thailand. The ideal candidate has had a senior buying or sourcing role before, and preferably has experience sourcing products directly from China.

As Head of Purchasing you will report directly to the CEO and you are responsible for managing and coaching our enthusiastic and talented purchasing team. You source products locally and from China, driving the business forward by identifying opportunities in our existing product categories and at the same time developing new profitable verticals.

We offer an exciting and challenging job with lots of responsibility as well as room for continued growth with the company as we continue to expand across the region.

What you will be doing :

• Develop and execute purchasing strategies ;
• Lead and motivate our purchasing teams ;
• Coordinate with marketing team on product content, photo / video and marketing campaigns ;
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power ;
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms ;
• Identify and negotiate with suppliers for best deals in terms of price, quality and design ;
• Resolve technical, commercial and contract issues associated with orders ;
• Assist in monitoring and forecasting upcoming levels of demand ;
• Supervise on the development of new products ;
• Analyze and optimize the sales of products.

Requirements

What you should have :

• Strong communication skills in English ;
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Business, supply chain management, logistics or relevant field ;
• Proven track record of excellence in purchasing position and experience in a managerial role ;
• Experience with or understanding of e-commerce will be an advantage ;
• Strong sourcing and vendor management skills ;
• Interest in market dynamics along with great business sense ;
• A knack for negotiation and networking ;
• Ability to gather and analyse data and to work with figures ;
• Solid judgement and decision making skills ;
• Excellent leadership capabilities.

Benefits

What you will love it here:

• We are growing quickly, so there are plenty of opportunities to learn and advance ;
• Creative freedom to make a real difference in the world of e-commerce ;
• Be part of a truly international team, we have more than 22 nationalities ;
• Competitive salary package based on skills and experience ;
• Chance to be part of one of SEA's fastest growing e-commerce companies and work with some of the best in business ;
• Frequent staff activities and company parties ;
• Work location : Sukhumvit 107

We are one of Southeast Asia's fastest growing e-commerce companies striving to become the best within our field. We are currently over 500 employees internationally across our many departments and aim to grow even more. Under the direction of a clear strategic vision, we believe in providing an environment which empowers our employees whilst providing the tools to nurture personal as well as corporate growth.

If you are looking for a chance to build your career with a worldwide community of over 17 million users, and to develop your skills as a part of one of the fastest growing e-commerce sites in the region, you’re in the right place!

We offer a job in a fast paced, fun and challenging start-up environment. Get ready to learn a lot and be given a large amount of responsibility if the right commitment and attitude is shown. As a part of one of our passionate, independent teams at Chilindo, you’ll be free to dream and succeed !

Bid, Buy, Smile!

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