Procurement Specialist

Job Summary / Scope

Vogt Power International specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG).  The Procurement Coordinator has a wide range of responsibilities for the sourcing and delivery of equipment and materials. This includes managing the RFQ process, negotiations, expediting documentation, overseeing supplier adherence to contract commercial requirements and dispute resolution. This position will be in the Bangkok, Thailand office and will report to the Louisville, Kentucky, USA office.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support the Proposal/ Estimating teams with current market pricing and lead times through transmittal of RFQ’s as required.
• Manage RFQ process for products and services. Lead evaluation of quotations, including resolution of commercial and technical exceptions to assure that technical, quality, delivery and price objectives are met. Ensure all commercial documents have been conformed / revised to final agreed set of terms and conditions prior to award. Communicate award to suppliers.
• Attend the kickoff/ pre-fabrication meeting with suppliers.
• Understand and track the scope of supply, delivery dates, technical requirements and shipping terms for each purchase order. Communicate information such as drawings, schedules, shipping information, and changes in scope (drawings, specifications and schedule changes).
• Communicate and resolve changes on scope, pricing, delivery or supplier capabilities with the Project Team.
• Frequently review status reports from the vendors and validate that the actual progress matches what is being reported.
• Support Quality Assurance/ Control initiatives and requests relating to supplier.
• Review the supplier’s packing list to ensure that scope of supply is complete prior to shipment.
• Coordinate with Logistics Department for required shipping release.
• Assist Supply Management in locating and developing new suppliers and fabricators for materials and components.
• Make visits to potential suppliers to assess their capabilities.
• Attend/ oversee cargo loading at the Port.
• Maintain knowledge of current market conditions for commodities/products including monitoring supplier shop capacity.
• Maintain good communications and working relationships with personnel of other departments, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Navigate and update Corporate Supplier Listing
• Report problems needing Management attention/ intervention during department meetings or as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Logistic, Engineer or related field from an accredited university.
• 5-10 years in Energy or Oil and Gas, EPC Procurement experience or related industry experience
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking in English language is required.
• Able to travel international short-term assignments including the USA.
• Experience in managing subcontracts and fabrication or other procurement-related activities.
• Strong knowledge of commercial terms.
• Experience with quality process, fabrication and logistics.
• Knowledge of scheduling practices.
• Knowledge of general steel fabrication management practices applicable to HRSG design.
• Knowledge of suppliers and equipment applicable to Energy Industry
• Demonstrated excellent analytical and computer skills including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel. 
• Must be organized and able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and respond quickly to requests

• Health Insurance Benefits including Major Medical, Outpatient, Clinical and Maternity coverage including spouse and children
• Employee & Spouse &Kid Dental Benefits: 5000 THB/Year
• Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance while travelling on company business.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
• Total Permanent and Disability Benefit
• Paid Holidays
• Ten days paid vacation
• Provident Fund after probation
• Health insurance for your kid and spouse
• Annual Heath Check up
• Company Trip
• Flexible working hour
• Free parking lot