SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
We are looking for the Senior Purchasing executive who needs to manage and execute operational purchasing tasks as delegated by the Purchasing Manager in line with Group Purchasing (GP) policies, principles, guidelines, and procedures for Raw Material (RM), Purchased Finished Goods (PFG), and Direct Packaging Material (DPM) in close cooperation with local stakeholders and GP, enabling the company to achieve the desired delivery service to the customers.Responsibilities:
Participate in the planning process in close cooperation with internal stakeholders.
Place and expedite purchase orders for designated RM, PFG, or DPM categories, based on agreements made by GP category managers or other authorized personnel, in accordance with GP guidelines and procedures
Communicate with GP category managers regarding RM, PFG, and DPM requirements, supplier performance, shortages, non-conformances, etc., for designated categories in line with given guidelines and procedures.
Assist Supply Chain Manager in evaluating optimal logistics solution, considering packaging type and size, lot size, use of distributors, transport, local customs regulations, local laws, and regulations, etc., for all RMs and communicate the findings to relevant GP Category Managers.
Support GP Category Managers in identifying potential local suppliers and maintaining existing relationships for designated categories (including supplier audits and participation in supplier meetings on request from GP Category Managers)
Assist Supply Chain Manager in updating local parameters in Matrix in accordance with operational purchasing principles (under development)
Assist Supply Chain Manager in ensuring that supplier invoice control is carried out in line with company guidelines, relevant customs regulations and procedures are followed and facilitated, and all supplier invoices are paid within the due date for designated suppliers/categories.
Follow up and report to Supply Chain Manager on agreed KPIs
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field is often preferred.
Minimum 4 to 6 years of working experience in direct purchasing roles and procurement sourcing.
Excellent analytical abilities to assess suppliers and analyze pricing structures.
Experience in ensuring contract compliance and managing contract-related risks is highly desirable.
Experience in effectively navigating the import license application process.
Effective communication and negotiation skills are crucial and English proficiency is a must.
Personal Qualities
Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively.
Focuses on bottom-line results, identifies potential risks and monitors the financial impact of own activities.
Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments.
Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
What we offer
POSITION INFORMATION
Company:
Jotun Myanmar Company Limited
Contract Type:
Time Type:
Full timeCLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
26.01.2026WHO 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.As potential growing economy in the world, Jotun Myanmar was registered in 2012 as services company in Yangon. Factory in Bago came into operation in the year 2017 which has production capacity of 5 Million Litres per year. In order to accelerate business expansion across the country, we successfully established a new Sales office in Mandalay in Apr 2019. With the strategic direction, talented and dynamic team, we have achieved very aggressive growth every year and today, we are becoming one of the biggest paint brands in Myanmar. We are trusted and chosen to supply quality paint to top projects under 3 segments; Decorative, Protective Coatings and Marine Coatings.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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