Deputy Director – Procurement Protein (Poultry)

Key Responsibilities Develop and execute Thailand protein sourcing strategies aligned with company objectives for cost competitiveness, quality, supply assurance, sustainability, and business growth. Lead strategic procurement activities for protein (poultry raw meat), including supplier selection, sourcing events, contract negotiations, and long-term partnership fostering and development Drive category management initiatives through market intelligence, benchmarking, risk assessment, supplier performance management, and continuous improvement programs. Analyze protein market trends, supply-demand dynamics, regulatory developments, geopolitical risks, and industry changes to identify opportunities and mitigate supply chain risks. Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers, industry partners, and key stakeholders to strengthen Tyson’s competitive sourcing position. Partner with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, QA, R&D, Finance teams to support business objectives, customer requirements, and regulatory compliance. Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support sustainability commitments, ethical sourcing standards, responsible procurement practices, and ESG objectives. Lead sourcing initiatives for poultry protein in Thailand, securing supply to meet the requirements of the Tyson Malaysia, Korea and China. Manage sourcing pipelines, project governance, stakeholder communications, savings delivery, risk escalation, and procurement performance reporting. Identify cost optimization opportunities through supplier collaboration, strategic negotiations, alternative sourcing models, specification reviews, and process improvements. Establish supplier performance management frameworks, conduct supplier business reviews, and implement corrective action plans to improve quality, service, cost, and delivery performance Support business continuity planning through multi-origin sourcing strategies, risk mitigation programs, contingency supply planning, and supply assurance initiatives. Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and development to procurement managers and sourcing professionals while promoting collaboration, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement. Contribute to procurement policies, governance, best practices, approval discipline, and organizational capability-building initiatives. Travel domestically within Thailand to conduct supplier meetings, audits, site assessments, and commercial negotiations. Develop strong supplier partnerships, assess operational and compliance performance, and support strategic sourcing initiatives that drive supply reliability, quality, and cost optimization. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA is preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management, preferably in food, agriculture, protein, or commodity-related industries. Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing teams, strategic projects, or regional/global sourcing programs. Strong experience in protein procurement, animal protein markets, agriculture commodities, food manufacturing, or related industries. Demonstrated success in negotiating complex commercial agreements and managing strategic supplier relationships. Experience leading cross-functional and multi-country sourcing initiatives in a matrix organization. Strong understanding risk management, regulatory requirements, and supplier development practices. Proven ability to deliver sourcing savings, cost optimization, risk reduction, and business transformation initiatives. Travel domestically within Thailand to conduct supplier meetings, audits, site assessments, and commercial negotiations. Ability to work effectively through ambiguity with speed, agility, and accountability. High integrity, compliance mindset, and commitment to governance and responsible procurement practices. Proficient in procurement systems, ERP platforms, spend analytics tools, and supplier relationship management applications. Fluent in English