Manager 4, Strategic Sourcing (Chemicals & Gases)

Location: Amphoe Si Maha Phot, Prachin Buri, Thailand; regular travel across Malaysia, Thailand, China, the Philippines, and other supplier locations may be required.

Company

hirify.global develops data-storage systems and manufacturing infrastructure for AI-driven data platforms, hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure.

What you will do

• Develop and execute APAC commodity strategies for chemicals, solvents, photoresists, developers, process materials, industrial gases, specialty gases, and related services.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs, e-bidding, supplier selection, commercial negotiations, and long-term contract management.
• Manage supplier performance, corrective actions, business reviews, strategic relationships, and supply guarantees.
• Identify supply risks and alternative sources while developing continuity plans, safety-stock requirements, and disruption recovery actions.
• Deliver cost reduction, cost avoidance, working-capital, budgeting, forecasting, and total-cost-of-ownership improvements.
• Support material qualifications, manufacturing expansions, infrastructure projects, technology transfers, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance across four APAC manufacturing sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, chemistry, business administration, finance, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supply chain, including 3–5 years managing chemicals, industrial gases, specialty gases, semiconductor materials, or other critical manufacturing materials.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites or countries and managing contracts, suppliers, costs, and supply risks.
• Knowledge of chemical and gas supply chains, including raw materials, packaging, storage, transportation, infrastructure, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to work from the Prachin Buri, Thailand location and travel across the APAC region as required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or CPSM, CIPS, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification.
• Procurement experience in semiconductor, electronics, hard-disk-drive, pharmaceutical, automotive, or other high-technology manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial gases, specialty gases, solvents, photoresists, developers, CMP materials, or high-purity process chemicals.
• Knowledge of hazardous-material transportation, chemical regulations, environmental compliance, and responsible sourcing.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Power BI, or e-sourcing platforms; Mandarin, Thai, Malay, or Filipino language skills are advantageous.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a global manufacturing and engineering environment supporting data infrastructure at scale.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, R&D, Quality, Finance, Legal, Facilities, EHS, and procurement teams across multiple countries.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives involving emissions reduction, packaging optimization, waste reduction, chemical substitution, and responsible sourcing.
• Work in an inclusive environment focused on diversity, belonging, respect, and contribution.