52 Technology Sourcing jobs in Thailand

APAC Category Manager-Logistics and Professional Services

This role partners with APAC Procurement Ops and COE teams to secure raw materials, chemicals, packaging, and MRO for APAC plants. It ensures service delivery to regional and global teams (operations, supply chain, commercial) while maintaining compliance with company's policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management – Develop and implement regional sourcing strategies, optimize TCO, and drive supplier consolidation.
• Supplier Management & Contracting – Lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance.
• Governance & Risk – Establish governance frameworks, monitor spend and supplier metrics, ensure transparency, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Innovation & Engagement – Drive process improvements, adopt digital tools, support change initiatives, and maintain stakeholder satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's in Business, Supply Management, Logistics, or related field.
• 7–10 years in procurement, 5+ in category management (Logistics & Professional Services).
• Regional APAC experience across multiple plants (Thailand, China, Malaysia, India, Japan, Australia).
• Strong knowledge of APAC supplier markets; fluent in English.

Skills

• Strategic sourcing, RFPs, negotiations, contracts, supplier management.
• Strong financial acumen (cost modeling, forecasting).
• 3PL, warehouse integration, transport cost optimization.
• Proficient in e-sourcing, spend analytics, contract/project management.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI.

Behaviors

• Collaborative, persuasive, cross-cultural communicator.
• Highly organized, decisive in ambiguity.
• Entrepreneurial, change leader with strong emotional intelligence.

Business Introduction

JD Industrials is a subsidiary of JD Group focused on industrial supply chain technology and services, with a market value of approximately $5 billion.

We aim to support the development of the industrial sector through a model that integrates "supply chain + technology + services," creating a B2B procurement platform for industrial products. We serve over 7,000 key account clients and more than 8 million small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Our extensive industrial product supply is supported by around 30,000 suppliers, and our platform features over 40 million SKUs. Currently, JD Industrials is focusing on overseas business, providing one stop procurement solutions for industrial products. Our operations span Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America.

Location: Unit 1008 AIA Capital Center 89 Ratchadaphisek Rd, Din Daeng, Bangkok 10400

Job Description

1. Undertake the supply chain construction and sourcing work in the affiliated country and be responsible for the product fulfillment rate.

2. Handle the recruitment, development, management and elimination of suppliers in the affiliated country to expand the scope of meeting customer needs.

3. Implement the national category planning, continuously optimize costs and improve price competitiveness.

4.Execute the stocking plan based on customer needs and be responsible for the stocking turnover.

Qualifications

1. Have more than 3 years of work experience in the industrial products industry or related fields, and have a thorough understanding of the industrial products market structure, as well as be familiar with industry trends and market dynamics.

2. Possess excellent communication skills and negotiation techniques to establish good cooperative relationships with suppliers.

3. Have outstanding cross-departmental communication and collaboration capabilities.

4. Have good professional ethics and integrity, be passionate, creative, stress-resistant and willing to accept challenges.

5. Be sensitive to data and be able to conduct effective data analysis and decision-making.

6.Have excellent English and Thai proficiency.

The Category Manager reports to the Procurement Manager for Thailand and is based in Maptaphut Factory, Thailand.

The Category Manager is responsible for leading the procurement category; namely developing and implementing strategies in order to deliver cost-saving effectiveness for the business unit.

The role priorities are to:

• Category Analysis & Market Intelligence 
  
  Conduct comprehensive analysis and continuous monitoring of the assigned category (direct materials & utilities) by evaluating cost drivers, key input costs, index fluctuations, and market trends to support data-driven decision-making.

• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization 
  
  Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials and utilities to ensure cost optimization and significant Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions across the assigned categories through expert negotiation and strategic sourcing initiatives. Identify, analyze, and implement opportunities for savings, value engineering, and process efficiencies throughout the procurement lifecycle.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management 
  
  Manage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams, suppliers, and cross-border partners, to foster collaboration and drive category performance.

• Contract Negotiation & Administration 
  
  Lead contract negotiations and oversee contract lifecycle management to ensure favorable terms, compliance, and value delivery.

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning 
  
  Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure business continuity.

• Regulatory & Market Change Monitoring 
  
  Stay informed of regulatory changes and market developments affecting the category and adjust strategies accordingly to maintain compliance and competitiveness.

The successful individual will bring the following qualifications and experience to the role:

• Education: 
  
  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience: 
  
  Minimum of 10 years of proven success in Category Management and Strategic Sourcing, preferably within the steel or automotive industry.

• Technical Proficiency: 
  
  Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Communication: 
  
  Strong command of English, both written and spoken.

• Core Competencies: 
  
  Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, contract management, stakeholder influence, and analytical thinking.

• Results-Oriented: 
  
  Proactive in driving continuous improvement and delivering measurable results.

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Your Challenge

• Develop and deliver compelling presentations to management, summarizing category performance, key insights, and actionable recommendations and develop strategy and action plan for responsible category.
• Track performance of new product launch and adapt communication materials for all touch points.
• Monitor and take actions to correct the performance of Sales Volume, Revenue and Distribution of each category
• Responsible for campaign planning, media planning and implementing online campaigns and platform campaigns to drive quality sales to achieve KPIs
• Identify short-term and long-term plans for the overall business based on the performance target given.
• Analyze all on-going campaigns, including daily tracking of performance and budget.
• Evaluate and identify current and future market trends.
• Work in close collaboration with various stakeholders (product, commercial, operations)

Requirements

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in marketing and campaign management preferably from e-commerce online marketplace background
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business related field
• Experience of influencing and engaging senior management in own and customer organizations
• Highly analytical and numerate
• Ability to work under pressure and independently with strong negotiation skills and leadership skills
• Experience working in a fast paced, high pressure and dynamic environment
• Must have a hands-on / executional approach
• Excellent communication skill for both Thai and English in business level

The Category Manager reports to the Procurement Manager for Thailand and is based in Maptaphut Factory, Thailand.

The Category Manager is responsible for leading the procurement category; namely developing and implementing strategies in order to deliver cost-saving effectiveness for the business unit.

The Role Priorities Are To

• Category Analysis & Market Intelligence Conduct comprehensive analysis and continuous monitoring of the assigned category (direct materials & utilities) by evaluating cost drivers, key input costs, index fluctuations, and market trends to support data-driven decision-making.
• Strategic Sourcing & Cost Optimization Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials and utilities to ensure cost optimization and significant Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions across the assigned categories through expert negotiation and strategic sourcing initiatives. Identify, analyze, and implement opportunities for savings, value engineering, and process efficiencies throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management Manage and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams, suppliers, and cross-border partners, to foster collaboration and drive category performance.
• Contract Negotiation & Administration Lead contract negotiations and oversee contract lifecycle management to ensure favorable terms, compliance, and value delivery.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation Planning Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure business continuity.
• Regulatory & Market Change Monitoring Stay informed of regulatory changes and market developments affecting the category and adjust strategies accordingly to maintain compliance and competitiveness.

The successful individual will bring the following qualifications and experience to the role:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of proven success in Category Management and Strategic Sourcing, preferably within the steel or automotive industry.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Communication: Strong command of English, both written and spoken.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, contract management, stakeholder influence, and analytical thinking.
• Results-Oriented: Proactive in driving continuous improvement and delivering measurable results.

At NS BlueScope our success comes from our people. We choose to treat each other with trust and respect. We understand that the range of perspectives that result from having a diverse and inclusive workplace will strengthen NS BlueScope's capability for continued and sustained business success.

In this role, the ideal candidate should demonstrate business judgment with a desire to actively manage and growth your own business with passion and knowledge within assigned category.

You must be a team player and demonstrate a passion for working cross-functionally to achieve own and common KPIs. You must be self-motivated and able to quickly dive deep into data to determine root causes of problems and implement scalable solutions.

You will be mentored by a senior member of our commercial team to drive portfolio growth by employing analytical and eCommerce merchandising methodologies for your respective commercial categories.

o Strategic Category Growth: Define and execute a category strategy that balances short-term wins with long-term market leadership, leveraging data, competitor insights, and industry trends.

o Agile Decision-Making: Optimize pricing, promotions, and assortment dynamically, making data-driven trade-offs to maximize growth, profitability, and customer experience.

o Ecosystem Expansion: Identify emerging opportunities, scale high-potential segments, and drive innovation through strategic partnerships and new commercial models.

o Strategic Brand Partnerships: Build and strengthen relationships with global brands, local SMEs, and key stakeholders to drive sustainable category growth and long-term collaboration.

o Market & Consumer Insights: Analyze category trends, competitive landscape, and shifting consumer behaviors to develop data-driven actions that enhance Lazada s toplines.

o Sales Acceleration & Commercial Execution: Drive short- and long-term sales growth by aligning brands and sellers with high-impact campaigns, optimizing assortment, and enhancing conversion strategies.

People & Leadership Management.

o High-Performance Team Building: Recruit, develop, and empower top talent, fostering a culture of ownership, agility, and results-driven execution.

o Stakeholder Influence & Collaboration: Lead cross-functional alignment, inspire teams, and drive impact through strong communication and strategic influence.

o Future Leadership Development: Coach and mentor the next generation of leaders, instilling critical thinking, problem-solving, and a growth mindset.

5+ years of work experience, preferably in consulting, category management, sales related position, or similar roles under Fashion Industries both online and offline.

Bachelor s or Master degree in business administration or MBA, economics, engineer, finance, or any related fields.

Proven experience in business operation successes and team management with demonstrated ability to drive successful outcomes is a must.

Strong understanding of e-commerce business models and dynamics is a plus.

Deep appreciation for numbers and data-driven insights to drive P&L and portfolio performance analysis.

Passionate for multiple simultaneous projects, creative flow and high attention to detail.

Excellent communication both Thai and English and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and effectively engage stakeholders at all levels.

Adaptable and proactive, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

A resilient problem-solver with proven leadership qualities.

Strong Leadership and attention to details.

High proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoin.

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• Develop and deliver compelling presentations to management, summarizing category performance, key insights, and actionable recommendations and develop strategy and action plan for responsible category.
• Track performance of new product launch and adapt communication materials for all touch points.
• Monitor and take actions to correct the performance of Sales Volume, Revenue and Distribution of each category
• Responsible for campaign planning, media planning and implementing online campaigns and platform campaigns to drive quality sales to achieve KPIs
• Identify short-term and long-term plans for the overall business based on the performance target given.
• Analyze all on-going campaigns, including daily tracking of performance and budget.
• Evaluate and identify current and future market trends.
• Work in close collaboration with various stakeholders (product, commercial, operations)

• Minimum 4-5 years experience in marketing and campaign management preferably from e-commerce online marketplace background
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business related field
• Experience of influencing and engaging senior management in own and customer organizations
• Highly analytical and numerate
• Ability to work under pressure and independently with strong negotiation skills and leadership skills
• Experience working in a fast paced, high pressure and dynamic environment
• Must have a hands-on / executional approach
• Excellent communication skill for both Thai and English in business level

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the market, to continually improve our product proposition.
• Develop a dynamic and commercially astute category management team, motivating them to perform to the best of their ability.
• Support the sales and marketing teams in effective communication of your product categories to the wider business and into relevant customer segments.
• Act as an ambassador for raising our brand profile and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders, e.g. customers, suppliers, and industry bodies.
• Working collaboratively within the Supply Chain function to maintain absolute data integrity within a product group, facilitating operational efficiencies and supporting timely response to market opportunities.
• Support the development of all team & department colleagues in the achievement of personal and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor Degree in business management or related field.
• At least 5 years experience on marketing field, products and technical skills.
• Good in English both speaking and writing.

About the Role

• The Category Manager will develop, drive and own the global category sourcing strategy and savings objectives specifically for certain eMechanical components as well as overlook, develop and optimize the entire eMechanical portfolio regarding local suppliers in Thailand.
• The successful candidate will manage all activities relating to global supply base including contracts, commercial/ pricing, supply assurance, innovation, cost reduction initiatives, and conflict resolution.
• The successful candidate will implement category strategies through alignment with HARMAN business units, engineering, quality, and manufacturing activities.
• Requires knowledge of the business unit's technology and product roadmaps and specific expertise in the procurement of eMechanical components and associated manufacturing cost structure as well as strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills.

What You Will Do

• Develop and drive and own the global category strategy that align with business objectives and support growth and profitability.
• Build and own appropriate supplier relationships with category supply base and present a single unified HARMAN International interface to the supply base.
• Works with Best Cost Analytics & HW & Component Engineering on technology roadmap plans and ensure long-term competitive cost of components.
• Manage effective supplier negotiations and event driven cost reductions to meet annual cost reduction goals and Should Cost targets.
• Conduct consistent commercial terms/ conditions including a long-term capacity outlook commitment from the suppliers.
• Drive supply base optimization and new supplier development to maximize category leverage on a global eMechanical level with special focus on Thailand.
• Lead the source board preparation and create sourcing proposal for management decision.
• Oversee the execution of RFx efforts into the supply base, prepare the response evaluation and proposal for sourcing decisions.
• Coordinate the supplier performance management, including quarterly business reviews and escalation support.

What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree in business or technical related field.
• Minimum 7 years of procurement experience.
• Prior experience in mechanical/ electrical components including commodity sourcing and negotiating direct materials using strategic category management techniques to achieve results.
• Proven ability to lead and achieve cost, quality, and time-to-market commitments.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Success in collaborating with key work partners and able to maintain relationships at the working level.
• An effective team player committed to organizational goals; fostering collaboration among team members.