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ABOUT ABRASIVENOW AbrasiveNow Co., Ltd. is a Danish-founded, BOI-approved coated abrasives manufacturer based in Samut Prakan, Thailand. We hold triple ISO certification - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 - covering quality, environment, and workplace safety. We produce sanding discs, sanding sheets, rolls, belts, and speciality abrasive formats. Our customers include large industrial manufacturers across Southeast Asia and OEM private label clients - tool brands and retail chains - across Europe, North America, and Australia. We are a lean, founder-led company with no corporate layers between the team and the people who own the business. THE ROLE We are looking for a sharp, organised Procurement Officer to manage sourcing and purchasing of raw materials and supplies that keep our factory running and our customer orders on time. Because we manufacture under private label, what we buy is directly tied to what we sell - procurement decisions affect cost, margin, and delivery on every order we take on. You do not need to have done this exact job before. What matters is that you are organised, you follow through, and you take ownership of supplier relationships rather than just processing purchase orders. WHAT YOU WILL OWN – Sourcing and purchasing of raw materials, components, and consumables for production – Managing relationships with existing suppliers - both local and overseas - including pricing, lead times, and quality – Identifying and evaluating new suppliers when needed, including for new products or customer requirements – Tracking purchase orders from issue through to delivery, and proactively following up on anything delayed – Coordinating closely with the Factory Manager on material specifications, lead times, and stock requirements – Maintaining accurate purchasing records in our ERP system (Odoo) – Supporting cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or reliability WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR You are organised and follow through You do not let things slip. When a supplier is late, you are already on the phone chasing them. When a customer order needs materials, you have planned ahead so we are never caught short. You think about cost and quality together You understand that the cheapest supplier is not always the right supplier. You know how to negotiate, but you also know when reliability and quality matter more than price. You communicate clearly and proactively You flag problems before they become urgent. You do not wait to be asked - if something is going to be late or a supplier is causing issues, we hear about it from you first. Practical requirements – Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain - manufacturing experience is a strong advantage – Comfortable negotiating with suppliers, both local and overseas – Professional English - written and spoken, for dealing with overseas suppliers and management – Thai fluency – Comfortable using computers and ERP or purchasing systems WHAT WE OFFER – Competitive salary based on experience – A high-autonomy role with real ownership over supplier relationships – Direct involvement in how the company sources for new customers and products – A growing company that invests in people who deliver HOW TO APPLY Send your CV and a short note on your procurement or purchasing experience to pairthong@abrasivenow.com . Applications in Thai or English are both welcome.
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