Director, Contract Manufacturing

City: Bangkok

Country/Region: TH

Application Deadline: Until Hired

We love that you will…

Run sourcing and category management for Contract Manufacturing
Complete purchasing activities for finished goods
Oversee day-to-day performance and order status
Develop strong relationships with supplier and partners and manage supplier relationships and performance for Contract Manufacturing
Collaborate effectively with Product Development and Quality to ensure high adherences to standards
Monitor supplier compliance
Drive supplier assessment and collaborate effectively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure stringent standards
Drive cost savings of spend per supplier

KEY DUTIES:

Set overall contract manufacturing strategy and category management strategy, policies, and performance expectation with clear alignment with Pandora-wide and PPT-wide strategy
Maximize and leverage market competition to deliver value to Pandora and PPT especially under category management strategy
Set high-level targets and plans for Contract Manufacturing sub-functions such as annual savings, contract governance and better supplier relationships and terms
Provide input to overall Supply Chain strategy as appropriate
Collaborate with VP to align on strategic directions as appropriate to ensure effective procurement process

We love that you are…

Drive the solution to complex business problems
Possess the strategic perspective and create sustained results for Pandora (financial, non-financial)
Demonstrate ability to make hard decisions, making the right trade-offs
Effectively plan and efficiently deliver exceptional work while handling both volume and complexity
Is an inspirational leader; practices genuine humility and places the team above their own interests
Is self-motivated and hungry enough to work hard; willing to change
Is smart about other people; has an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and run own team of future leaders
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; interact effectively with the organization
Minimum 15 years of demonstrated experience (of which minimum 5 years in managerial roles)

Welcome to our Crafting & Supply

The magic happens at our crafting facilities, where we combine centuries-old crafting traditions and high-quality materials with modern production techniques. You will be warmly greeted with over 13,000 craftspeople who are excellent at crafting and supplying the world’s largest jewellery brand with our craftsmanship. You will be part of a team of Production technical and tools (BB) and report to Director, Production Engineering (BB), Crafting and Supply Quality

Join a team that is as diverse and inclusive as our jewellery. We believe and value creative thinking and ensure that there’s equitable opportunities for all.

Foster your growth and craft opportunities through our learning and development programmes.
At Pandora, no effort or contribution goes unnoticed. We offer a wide range of opportunities and benefits to ensure that our employees feel valued, supported, and cared for.
Transportation services are also available to drop you at the closet BTS station and other community areas.

About Pandora Crafting & Supply

Pandora started crafting its jewellery in Thailand in 1989, where our founders fell in love with the delicate craftsmanship of the Thai people. To date, there are two crafting facilities in Thailand, Bangkok, and Lamphun, and we employ more than 13,000 skilled craftspeople. By the end of 2024, there are 113 million pieces sold globally, all of which were hand-finished here in Thailand by our skilled craftspeople using high-quality raw materials and sustainable methods.

About Pandora Group

Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. Designed in Denmark and crafted in Thailand, Pandora jewellery provides endless opportunities for personalisation, allowing people to express their passions and show who they are. The company’s products are made from high-quality materials and sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including 2,600 concept stores.

Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and is sourcing lab-grown stones and recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide, is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange, and generated sales of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.25 billion) in 2024.