Procurement Supervisor

LOCATION: Bangkok

SALARY: Starting from TH฿ 742,479 per annum

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

CLOSING DATE: November 29, 2024

Under the supervision of the Procurement Supervisor, incumbent directs and supervises six procurement agents at Embassy Bangkok. Assists the Contracting Officer, the Procurement Supervisor, and International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) customers in planning, developing, organizing, and implementing all phases of contracting and procurement services. Supervises and processes post’s most complex procurement actions which fall under the simplified acquisition threshold ($250,000 per action). As needed, serves as a back up to the Procurement Supervisor.

(1) Education: Two years of college or university studies is required.

• A minimum of three-years of experience in procurement, contract administration, or office management work is required.

• A minimum of one year of supervisory experience or guiding/leading teams is also required.

(3) Language: (This may be tested)

• Fluent (Reading/Writing/Speaking) of Thai is required.

• Fluent (Reading/Writing/Speaking) of English is required. You can submit a copy of valid TOEIC score (Listening and Reading Section) of at least 855, or pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Human Resources Office.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet the deadline.

• Ability to lead and direct a team. Interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of multi-cultural customers.

• Excellent supervisory skills.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate with supervisors and executive level officials.

• Must be customer-service oriented and be able to deal tactfully and effectively with a variety of local and overseas vendors and U.S. citizen/foreign clients.

• Must have exceptional interpersonal and negotiating skills.

• Knowledge of the local market practices and of the capability and reliability of local suppliers.

• Understanding in local pricing customs and practices.

• Knowledge of local and overseas market conditions, and host country law and policies.

TO APPLY:

Please follow the checklists and submission guidelines, posted on the official website carefully. You have to create an online account on the U.S. Embassy, Bangkok website to apply for jobs (https://th.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/jobs/job-vacancies/). Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.