Engineering Success

Our client is a rapidly expanding food manufacturing group, establishing its APAC headquarters in Bangkok and is seeking a dynamic Executive Assistant / Office Manager to become the driving force behind its newly established office. Acting as the key support partner to a senior leadership team, you will ensure seamless executive coordination while taking full ownership of office operations, including vendor management, stakeholder relationships, visitor experience, and day-to-day administration.

The role is ideal for a mature, highly proactive professional who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoys creating structure from ambiguity, and takes pride in delivering operational excellence with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

•    Provide high-level executive support to senior leadership, diary and inbox management, scheduling, and coordination across time zones
•    Manage domestic and international travel arrangements and itineraries
•    Host and coordinate international visitors, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience
•    Own day-to-day office management: cleanliness, pantry and supplies, and the overall look and feel of the workplace
•    Manage building and vendor relationships, sourcing quotes, liaising with suppliers, and negotiating with vendors and service providers
•    Support contract administration and basic agreement handling (lease, vehicle, and supplier paperwork)
•    Act autonomously as the central point of contact for the office, resolving issues independently as they arise


Requirements;

•    Minimum 5–6 years' experience as an Executive Assistant, with clear office-management exposure
•    Mature, independent self-starter, confident handling situations and making decisions without close supervision
•    Strong spoken and written English (spoken fluency is essential)
•    Highly organised, presentable, and professional in dealing with senior stakeholders and external partners
•    Comfortable-owning vendor and building relationships and negotiating on the company's behalf
•    A legal or contract-administration background is an advantage

On behalf of our client, a leading manufacturer of plant-based meat alternatives, JacksonGrant is seeking a Plant Director to take ownership of overall plant operations at their Ayutthaya facility. The business combines advanced, UK-developed technology with world-class manufacturing to produce premium, sustainable food products for domestic and international markets, and is entering a period of continued growth. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role, responsible for driving operational excellence, strengthening procurement and supply chain performance, and ensuring the plant consistently meets its business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production plans against sales forecasts, customer orders and available capacity, while optimising end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Lead sourcing, purchasing and supplier management for direct and indirect materials and services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, payment terms and commercial agreements with suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive procurement efficiency initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance, including quality, delivery and compliance with company standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and business partners.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with company policy, ethical standards and applicable regulation.
• Monitor market trends, material pricing, supply risk and industry developments.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Planning, QA/QC, Finance and Engineering to support operational requirements.
• Own procurement budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Lead, coach and develop the procurement team through training and performance management.
• Support new product development by sourcing alternative materials and qualified suppliers.
• Manage procurement-related audits and maintain accurate documentation.
• Drive digital transformation and continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics or a related field.
• 10 to 15 years' experience in procurement or supply chain management, including at least 5 years at senior management or director level.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Background in manufacturing, frozen food, food, FMCG or industrial sectors preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Thai.
• Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, with experience leveraging or integrating AI tools.
• Please note, this is a plant-based role operating Monday to Saturday.