Job Location

　　Bangkok

　　Job Description

　　Overview of the job

　　Procter & Gamble Purchases is part of the Supply Chain function and has the unique responsibility for developing and executing the sourcing strategies for the Company's multi-billion-dollar goods and services needed to produce world class consumer products. As a Purchases professional, your goal is to link the most appropriate supplier capabilities with our business needs and contribute to delivering the best shareholder return. Your everyday work will consist of technical, analytical, and commercial skills to source for P&G in Asia-Pacific. The demand for Purchases expertise has never been higher, and the excitement and opportunities at Procter & Gamble are boundless!

　　Your team

　　Your role as a Purchasing Manager will be accountable for Media Purchase for P&G Thailand. This role reports to Purchasing Director, Thailand – Myanmar – Laos.

　　How success looks like

　　Purchases people are P&G's lifeline to the world of suppliers, translating the needs of our business in a way that enables, encourages, and invites our supply base to partner with us in providing products and services of superior quality and value that improve the lives of our consumers. We are looking for people with the intellectual capacity, creative intelligence and strategic insight to join our team.

　　Responsibilities of the role

　　Analyzing market trends and supplier landscape

　　Providing insights and recommendations to senior management and suppliers

　　Leading and managing key internal and external relationships

　　Spotting and exploiting emerging trends and technologies

　　Uncovering business-building ideas and cost-saving opportunities

　　Designing sourcing strategies that improves the value, availability and technology of the service

　　Striking deals through negotiation or leading competitive bidding

　　Building effective working relationships with suppliers

　　Developing strategic choices & interventions to deliver value to the business

　　Influencing shifts in external industries to drive competitive advantage for P&G

　　Accountable for flawless and professional execution of strategies and timely resolution of issues

　　Participating as a critical member of a cross-functional team to deliver a project

　　Accountable for excellence in business results and compliance

　　Job Qualifications

　　Qualifications:

　　Minimum Bachelor’s Degree

　　3 - 5 years of experience in FMCG, Media Agency or e-commerce companies preferred.

　　Entry level candidates with a university degree in the relevant field can be considered.

　　Proven experience in Sourcing/Purchasing/Procurement will be a plus

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and be able to regularly engage in discussions within P&G and our suppliers

　　Self Motivated/Strong leadership skills to drive supplier negotiations, lead external discussions

　　Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret insights from data

　　Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills across geographies

　　Ability to leverage external connections and regional/global networks to find opportunities that drive innovation and cost savings

　　Understanding of stewardship, governance, and compliance

　　About us

　　We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ariel®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Herbal Essences®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, Tampax® and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

　　Visit http://www.pg.com to know more.

　　We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

　　Job Schedule

　　Full time

　　Job Number

　　R000096900

　　Job Segmentation

　　Recent Grads/Entry Level (Job Segmentation)

　　P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship.

　　The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.