OF THE ROLE
Manage and execute operational purchasing tasks as delegated by the Purchasing Manager in line with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures for Indirect Materials (IM) in close cooperation with local stakeholders and GP in support of the company’s business targets.
This position is based in Chonburi and reported to Assistant Purchasing Manager.
Responsibilities:
Identify and plan the requirement for designated IM categories based on close dialogue with relevant user departments.
Source, select, and approve suppliers for designated IM categories in close cooperation with relevant user departments (including supplier audits when relevant)
Support user departments in ensuring optimal IM specifications are in place.
Ensure the best possible agreements for designated IM categories, according to the purchasing objectives, by following the Tactical Purchasing Process and utilizing relevant contract formats (including frame agreements, etc.)
Implement and follow up global or regional agreements as and when relevant for the company.
Place and follow up orders in Matrix based on agreements/contracts when relevant
Execute invoice control according to company guidelines
Implement the Category Management Concept for selected IM categories
Report on agreed on KPIs to Purchasing Manager
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related fields.
At least 4-6 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, sourcing, or category management.
Strong knowledge of sourcing processes, supplier management, INCOTERMS 2010, Import/Export requirements related to Thai regulations; and supply chain lead and processes , and contract negotiation.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
Proficient in Thai and English communication and capable of handling supplier and commercial documentation.
Personal Qualities
Initiative & Responsibility : acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
Systematic Approach : uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
Analysis & Judgment : quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
Effective Communication : communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively
Professional Expertise : demonstrates specialist knowledge and
expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
Constructive Teamwork : co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals
We offer
An international and professional working environment.
Opportunities to work with Regional and Global team.
Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and company training program.
An international Corporate Culture founded on 4 core values; Loyalty, Care, Respect, Boldness.
Attractive compensation and benefits (13th month salary, performance bonus, allowances, etc.).
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun Thailand Ltd.
Contract Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
22.08.2026
WHO WE ARE
Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
Jotun Thailand has been established since 1968 with the first factory in South East Asia and Pacific. Today, Jotun Thailand operates in 4 segments – Decorative Paints; and Performance Coatings comprising of Marine, Protective and Powder Coatings with two production facilities for Paint and Powder which are located in Amata City-Industrial Zone and sales office in Samutprakarn Province. With more than 55 years of establishment in the country, we are one of the top paint manufacturing companies in Thailand. With our vision to protect property, our focus is to provide customers with high quality products which are delivered in both liquid (solvent or water borne) and powder form, and ultimately end up as uniform coatings with a given set of properties designed to add value for the end users. Our aim is to increase the organizational efficiency and profitability through top line growth and focus on competence development among employees through various Jotun Academies and learning culture.
Visit our Career Page to know more about life at Jotun.
Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
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If you think that this role is what you could be doing next, apply now!
Jotun is one of the leading paint manufacturers in the world. With a wide range of products within interior decoration and exterior protection, the Jotun logo can be found in more than 100 countries.
The company was founded in Sandefjord, Norway in 1926. The fonder Odd Gleditsch Sr. had witnessed whaling boats rusting away in the Antarctic. He quickly discovered the penguins; these caring creatures that overcame the toughest weather conditions. The penguin soon became Jotun’s official symbol and ambassador of the company’s values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, and Boldness.
Almost a century later, our mission remains the same: “Jotun Protects Property”. Jotun has grown into a multi-national company widely renown for high-quality paints and coatings. The Jotun Group consists of 67 companies and 40 production facilities across the world, and the more than 10.200 employees are united by a strong company culture, The Penguin Spirit.
For more information, visit our company site at www.jotun.com or our career site at jotun.com/career
