Manager, Category Management Services & Employee Welfare

Imagine being responsible for source high-quality materials as well as on-board good qualified suppliers, and off-board non-performed suppliers through compliance standards for the competitive price and sustainable source possible. This is achieved through market research, analyzing data, sourcing for potential suppliers and supplier management, including supplier relationship management. for the world’s largest jewellery brand. If you love solving challenges with your sourcing & Supplier Management skills, then you might be our next Manager for Category Management Production Supply & Tooling at Pandora Crafting & Supply. 

We love that you will…

Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Run and execute sourcing, negotiation strategy and category management
• Perform risk, cost-scenarios, pricing analysis and Market Intelligent update & trends for each product category
• Manage strong relationships with supplier and partners and manage supplier relationships and performance
• Collaborate effectively with Quality and relevant stakeholders to ensure high adherences to standards of direct materials, indirect materials and other
• Collaborate effectively with Material Management, supplier and relevant stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and production schedule of direct materials, indirect materials and other
• Create operational standardized data analytics including spend analysis to manage category strategy
• Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities

Compliance & Governance

• Execute purchasing policies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and compliance requirements
• Execute supplier assessment effectively (both supplier qualification and supplier performance evaluation) is applied and collaborate effectively with all relevant stakeholders to ensure stringent standards to aid and improve business performances
• Negotiate and create draft contract based on master contract template and consult with Legal in case of deviation from master template. Work effectively on contract coverage and its compliance

Cost Management

• Negotiate and drive competitive cost structure and credit term.
• Execute effective action to achieve budgetary goals

Ethical & Sustainable Procurement

• Collaborate with RSP team for responsible sourcing initiative with both external and internal stakeholder.
• Execute proper actions with suppliers to ensure full compliance in creating high standards of responsible sourcing

Stakeholder management

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and align procurement strategies and seamless procurement process with business goals.

Financial Budget and Control

• Input and execute on departmental budget, objectives/KPIs and assess ongoing performance of direct reports  

Supply Resilience

• Monitor and Execute an effective risk mitigation (for example multi-source, supply chain mapping and etc.) to safeguard against disruptions
• Execute sourcing and category strategy to support KFVN in ensuring competitive cost, high compliance and project timeline

Sustainability

• Support Carbon emission team and drive suppliers on carbon emission engagement program to deliver company target commitment

Leading the business

• Coach and develop high performing procurement teams that meet agreed objectives and which deliver best practice results, added value, strategical approach and continuous improvements

We love that you are…

• At least 5 years or more experiences in Category Management, Strategic sourcing, Cost validation in Indirect Material category. Be able to drive the bidding project and collaborate with stakeholder to achieve project KPI with high governance structure
• High experiences in Project strategy and management
• Ability to drive the solution to complex business problem
• Demonstrate the strategic perspective and create sustained results for Pandora (financial, non-financial) 
• Is self-motivated and hungry enough to work hard; willing to change
• Has an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and run own team of talented individuals
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; interact effectively within the organization

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 3 people and report to Director, Procurement who also oversee 37 people.

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 2023, there are 107 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 6,700 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 33,000 people worldwide, is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange, and generated sales of DKK 28.1 billion (EUR 3.8 billion) in 2023.