Senior Procurement officer
Empresaria Group PLC ·www.empresaria.com
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(Location: Bangkok)
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and commercially minded Senior Procurement Officer to
oversee procurement operations, supplier invoice management, and cost control across
Ground operations.
This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate cost recording, timely payment processing,
and strong financial governance while supporting operational efficiency and margin
control.
Key Responsibilities
1. Invoice & Cost Management
• Review and verify supplier invoices related to Ground operations.
• Ensure alignment between Goods/Services Received and supplier invoices.
• Code expenses accurately in the ERP system (Odoo).
• Ensure 100% cost recording for Ground department expenses.
• Validate supporting documents (PO, booking confirmations, contracts, approvals).
2. Payment Processing & Reconciliation
• Submit verified invoices to Finance for timely payment processing.
• Monitor payment schedules in line with agreed supplier terms.
• Track outstanding payments and support reconciliation with supplier statements.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders on payment
status.
3. Supplier & Cost Control
• Manage supplier relationships and support negotiation of payment terms.
• Monitor and control costs related to:
• Ground bookings
• Freelance Tour Leaders
• Cash advances
• Operational office expenses
• Identify and flag cost variances or unusual expenses.
4. Cross-Functional Coordination
• Work closely with Operations and Finance teams to ensure timely invoice
approvals.
• Ensure compliance with internal approval matrix and company policies.
• Follow up on pending approvals to avoid payment delays.
5. Reporting & Analysis
Prepare periodic reports on:
• Company COGS
• Outstanding invoices
• Payment aging
• Cost trends• Support Finance Manager in margin analysis and cost monitoring.
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration,
Tourism Management, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Procurement, Accounts Payable, or operational cost
control.
• Experience in travel, hospitality, or service-based industries is an advantage.
• Experience using ERP systems (Odoo preferred).
• Strong understanding of expense coding, cost allocation, and invoice verification
processes.
• Basic accounting knowledge (AP, accruals, COGS).
• Comfortable communicating with overseas suppliers in English.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Cost control mindset with analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a dynamic operational environment.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• High integrity and professionalism.