Regional Procurement Category Management Manager (Can, Lids, Metal)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the procurement strategy for primary packaging, metal (cans, lids) in alignment with the Global Non-Fish strategy.

• Track procurement performance against critical KPIs, generate insights, and recommend changes to the procurement strategy or improvement initiatives.

• Drive the implementation of Thai Union SOPs for procurement processes, policies, and systems.

• Recommend adaptations to standards to ensure operational feasibility.

• Collaborate with plant purchasing teams and BU end-users to understand and document sourcing needs and priorities.

• Consolidate category demand globally/regionally to drive economies of scale and maximize market competition.

• Monitor the supplier pipeline, identify potential suppliers, and issue RFI, RFP, RFQ as appropriate.

• Develop sourcing plans, including timelines and order allocations.

• Gather market intelligence on supply trends and regulatory changes, adapting sourcing plans as needed.

• Define comprehensive supplier selection criteria and evaluate competitive bids.

• Incorporate procurement standards and specifications into supplier audits.

• Perform regular evaluations of supplier performance and implement corrective actions.

• Translate end-user requirements into contractual KPIs/SLAs.

• Negotiate and customize contracts, consulting with Group Contract Management and Legal teams as needed.

• Monitor contractual milestones and take appropriate actions (renewal, termination, etc.).

• Implement Group Responsible Sourcing policies and standards.

• Track and report on responsible sourcing KPIs, taking corrective actions as required.

Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in procurement operational knowledge.

• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to support decision-making with analysis and judgment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.