Lead Buyer – Industry

Michelin

. Lead buyers and guide buyers within the team category to deliver competitive, resilient, and sustainable purchasing performance .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeBangkok • ThailandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in procurement and purchasing, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, negotiation, and project management. Capable of translating global strategies into actionable regional plans while ensuring compliance with ethical standards and corporate social responsibility principles.

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Procurement ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation SkillsProject ManagementCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Total Cost Of Ownership AnalysisContract DevelopmentSourcing StrategyCompetitive Tender ManagementSupply Market Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipStakeholder AlignmentProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentSourcing-To-Contract ExecutionEthical StandardsCompliance RequirementsCorporate Social Responsibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead buyers and guide buyers within the team category to deliver competitive, resilient, and sustainable purchasing performance
Partner with central manufacturing teams, factory stakeholders, and contract managers to align business requirements and deliver sourcing and contracting outcomes
Assess supply markets, risks, and opportunities, and contribute to category strategy and five-year business planning
Translate global category strategies into practical regional sourcing plans
Analyze and segment the supplier portfolio to identify sourcing options and strengthen supplier coverage
Manage competitive tenders, including requests for information, quotations, and proposals
Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers
Use total cost of ownership analysis to develop sustainable sourcing solutions
Develop contractual agreements and support implementation, operational execution, and contract performance
Identify opportunities for value creation and continuous improvement
Monitor category purchasing performance and lead actions to achieve targets
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
Develop supplier relationship management and improvement plans
Identify innovation opportunities with suppliers
Anticipate supply and business continuity risks and implement mitigation plans
Support buyers in resolving supplier claims, non-conformities, and supply issues
Follow Michelin’s purchasing processes, ethical standards, compliance requirements, and corporate social responsibility principles
Ensure sourcing-to-contract execution, efficient source-to-pay processes, and accurate purchasing data

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–15 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or manufacturing
Experience managing industrial procurement categories or working in a manufacturing environment is preferred
Strong English communication skills for working with regional and global stakeholders
Strong negotiation skills
Strong project management skills
People and team leadership skills
Ability to guide buyers and align cross-functional stakeholders
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to manufacturing sites in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career progression opportunities
Supportive, inclusive culture
Collaboration and new ideas
Opportunities to contribute to exciting projects
Commitment to a better, more sustainable world