Purchase & Pricing Strategist – Thailand

FOURESS SYNERGY; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FOURESS SYNERGY is seeking a procurement and pricing leader to develop Thailand-market strategies for raw materials (plastics, polymers) with a focus on margins and supplier performance. This remote role collaborates with Sales, Finance and Operations to drive value and governance across pricing, negotiations, and compliance.

The successful candidate will have 3–7 years in procurement or pricing, strong Excel and data-analysis skills, and the ability to translate analytics into actionable

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical accuracy.
• Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Table, VLOOKUP) and data analysis capability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Thailand-specific pricing frameworks aligned with business goals.
• Establish pricing principles, approval guardrails, and discount/rebate structures.
• Lead pricing review forums to ensure data-driven pricing decisions.
• Monitor pricing performance, margin trends, and cost fluctuations.
• Conduct scenario analysis and profitability assessments to support commercial strategy.
• Recommend corrective actions to improve value capture.
• Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials and category-specific procurement.
• Maintain strong relationships with Thai and regional suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and reliable supply.
• Evaluate supplier performance, risk, quality, and compliance.
• Analyze Thailand market trends, competitor pricing, and cost drivers.
• Provide actionable insights to sales, finance, and leadership teams.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, pricing governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing files, and audit-ready documentation.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to align pricing and procurement decisions.
• Support commercial teams with rapid pricing inputs for deal closures.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.
• Monitor cost headwinds and develop mitigation plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related fields

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

This is a remote position.

Job Purpose

To develop and execute Thailand‑market purchasing and pricing strategies that ensure competitive raw material sourcing (Plastics, Polymers) , optimized margins, and strong supplier performance. The role integrates procurement intelligence, pricing governance, and cross‑functional collaboration to support profitable growth and commercial decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pricing Strategy & Governance

• Define and implement Thailand‑specific pricing frameworks aligned with business goals.

• Establish pricing principles, approval guardrails, and discount/rebate structures.

• Lead pricing review forums to ensure data‑driven pricing decisions.

2. Margin & Profitability Management

• Monitor pricing performance, margin trends, and cost fluctuations.

• Conduct scenario analysis and profitability assessments to support commercial strategy.

• Recommend corrective actions to improve value capture.

3. Purchase Strategy & Supplier Management

• Develop sourcing strategies for raw materials and category‑specific procurement.

• Maintain strong relationships with Thai and regional suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and reliable supply.

• Evaluate supplier performance, risk, quality, and compliance.

4. Market & Competitor Intelligence

• Analyze Thailand market trends, competitor pricing, and cost drivers.

• Provide actionable insights to sales, finance, and leadership teams.

5. Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, pricing governance, and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, pricing files, and audit‑ready documentation.

6. Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to align pricing and procurement decisions.

• Support commercial teams with rapid pricing inputs for deal closures.

7. Cost Management & Value Optimization

• Drive cost‑saving initiatives and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers.

• Monitor cost headwinds and develop mitigation plans.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, or related fields.

• MBA preferred.

Experience

• 3–7 years in procurement, pricing, supply chain, or commercial strategy roles.

• Experience in category management, supplier negotiation, or pricing analytics.

Skills

• Strong analytical and numerical accuracy.

• Advanced MS Excel (Pivot Table, VLOOKUP) and data analysis capability.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.

Traits

• Strategic thinker with high execution speed.

• Strong cross‑cultural communication skills.

• Detail‑oriented, organized, and able to work under time‑sensitive conditions.