Purchasing Manager [ผู้จัดการแผนกจัดซื้อ]

- Good command in both Thai and English (written and spoken)
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of staff and colleagues
- Positive, initiative and pro-active attitude
- Work with integrity and honesty
- Enjoy working in a busy educational setting
- Flexible and able to work under pressure
- Good presentational and organizational skills
- Ability to identify problems or concerns with strong problem solving skill
- Strong leadership and management capabilities
- Quick learner eager to explore new technology, processes, and procedures
- Able to work independently as well as be part of team

- To supervise the Purchasing team ensuring all work is properly delegated, prioritized and controlled
- To operate the school- s purchasing function according to the school policy and in particular;
o ensure all purchasing is authorized in advance
o raise and control Purchase Orders from Purchase Requisitions
o obtain competitive quotes for high value purchases
o negotiate best price and terms
o ensure purchasing is in accordance to required specification
o assign accounting codes to all purchases and reimbursements
o liaise with departmental heads regarding requirements and specifications
- To update the school- s department expenditure control records providing monthly budget versus actual analysis
- To manage and control the overseas educational resource order cycle with the school- s UK consolidator ensuring
o shipping arrangements are made
o quotes are approved before ordering o customs documentation is raised
o delivery timelines are met
o co-ordinate and receive delivery of shipments at the school
- To check deliveries are in accordance to order quantity and specifications
- To follow up outstanding orders and to meet timelines for delivery
- To maintain purchasing records and documentation
- To assist in the sourcing and development of school products e.g. uniform, trip shirts and sports kit
- To support the logistics and arrangements of major school events e.g. sports day, FOBISIA competitions
- To update, maintain and implement new purchasing software system as and when necessary
- Provide monthly reports on Purchasing activity
- Audits and spot checks of shop inventory
- Assist with implementation at new school sites