Purchasing Executive

SUMMARY 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 Raw Materials (RM), Purchased Finished Goods (PFG) and Indirect Materials (IM) in close cooperation with local stakeholders and GP, enabling the company to achieve the desired delivery service to the customers.

This position is based in Chonburi and reported to Purchasing Manager.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing, supplier pre-assessment and manage all administrative works with for designated IM categories by close cooperation with relevant user department to ensure business and requirements are met effectively and on time.
• Identify, lead and collaborate with relevant user department to establish and implement the purchasing objectives by following the Tactical Purchasing Activities Process and Utilizing relevant contact formats (including frame agreement etc.) to ensure best possible terms and conditions.
• Manage, monitor all administrative works related on IM designed categories by place and follow up order in Matrix based on agreements/contacts including supplier invoices are paid within due date.
• Implement the Category Management Concept for selected IM categories by follow up and align to global or regional guidelines.
• Monitor, measure and provide periodic reports and progress updates to Purchasing Manager on agreed KPIs and tasks assigned.
• Act as backup to other IM Purchaser in purchasing related tasks.
• Follow the HSEQ requirements and reporting a near-miss unsafe where necessary; and support relevant HSEQ Elements related to IM handling.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

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
• 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)

15.07.2026

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.

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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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