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Supervisor, Category Management Gemstone

City:  Bangkok
Country/Region:  TH
Application Deadline:  Until Hired

Main Purporse of the Role: Co-ordinated with category manager in supporting their requirements in sourcing process. Be responsible to source high-quality materials as well as on-board good qualified suppliers with, and off-board non-performed suppliers through compliance standards for the competitive price and sustainable source possible. 

RUNNING THE BUSINESS 

Sourcing & Supplier Management 

  • Execute sourcing, negotiation strategy and category management. 

  • Collaboratively work with suppliers and partners. 

  • Perform risk, cost-scenarios, pricing analysis and Market Intelligent update & trends for each product category. 

  • Collaborate effectively with Quality and relevant parties to ensure high adherences to standards of direct materials, indirect materials and other. 

  • Collaborate effectively with Material Management, suppliers and relevant parties 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. 

  • Work closely with Category management in order to support for the activities, included create R code, trade agreement, vendor master, contract coverage. 

  • Ensure filing and tracking all document related to category e.g. contract, NDA&SCOC, pricing, supplier qualification.

  • 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 performance. 

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

  • Financial Budget and Control 

  • Execute on departmental budget, objectives/KPIs and assess ongoing performance of direct reports. 

  • CHANGING THE BUSINESS 

    Supply Resilience 

  • Execute an effective risk mitigation (for example multi-source, supply chain mapping and etc.) to safeguard against disruptions. 

  • Support sourcing and category strategy to support KFVN in ensuring competitive cost, high compliance and project timeline. 

  • Sustainabilty

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

    • KPI
      • Procurement cost saving
      • FROT (material on-time delivery)
      • Strategic Initiatives​​​​​​
      • KFVN Procurement sourcing
      • %Single source
      • Procurement governance dashboard (%contract coverage, %PO, Sourcing lead-time, Payment term)
        • 4 Core values (DREAM, DARE, CARE, DELIVER)
  • Educational Background: Bachelor degree or above
  • Field of Study (Preferred Education): Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain 
  • Pivotal and Professional Qualifications: 3 years or more within Procurement or significant experience in a relevant function
  • Personal Competences:  
    • Experiences in Jewelery Business is Preferable
    • Execute the strategic perspective and create sustained results for Pandora (financial, non-financial)
    • Effectively plan and efficiently deliver exceptional work while handling both volume and complexity
    • Is self-motivated and hungry enough to work hard; willing to change
    • A team player within and across teams
    • Able to manage project to ensure overall sourcing activities within timeline and budget to support project launch
    • Commercially and financially aware
  • Computer Skills
    • Competent in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint is essential for creating visually and verbally compelling materials, reports, presentations, and proposals.
  • Language Skills:
    • Communicable English
  • Additional Skills:
    • Communication skills
    • Analytical Skills 
    • Stakeholder Management
    • Negotiation Skills 
    • Digitalization
  • Comments: 
    • ​​​​​​​Perform all duties in a professional manner, with a high degree of purchasing business ethics, working independently and obtaining goal-oriented results.
    • All employees have a duty to themselves, their colleagues, the community, and the environment, to work in a safe and responsible manner.
    • Actively participate in the improvement of SHE performance.
    • Comply with applicable legal, company and SHE requirements
       

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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 Security people and report to Senior Manager, Security.

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.

 

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