Purchasing Executive - Import - Jotun Thailand Limited

• 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

Qualification

• 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.).

Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of paints, coatings and powder coatings. The group has 70 companies and 38 production facilities on all continents. In addition, Jotun has agents, branch offices and distributors in more than 80 countries. Jotun's total sales in 2010 were NOK 13,452 million, and has today 7,800 employees. The Jotun Group has four divisions, and its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.