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Group Purchasing Category Manager – Indirect Material



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Group Purchasing Category Manager – Indirect Material

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Summary of the Role

Jotun South East Asia & Pacific (SEAP) Regional Office is looking for a Group Purchasing Category Manager to manage indirect material categories, ensuring the Jotun network has a steady supply of necessary materials at competitive terms.

The role will formulate and execute category strategies and action plans in line with the Group Purchasing Category Management Concept to deliver purchasing objectives and support Jotun’s long‑term competitiveness.

This position will report to the Group Purchasing Director – SEAP and will be based in Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate spend area management control with stakeholders across the region to meet country and regional targets for indirect material spend.

  • Manage regional and local investments and projects on contractual issues, particularly FIDIC Green Book, ensuring all projects follow agreed commercial processes and procedures.

  • Execute strategic and tactical work per the Group Purchasing Spend Area Management Concept to maintain an effective purchasing process and to deliver on continuity of supply, competitive terms, sustainability, and value creation.

  • Ensure all purchasing activities align with Jotun Purchasing Policy to safeguard the integrity of the function and uphold a professional and responsible image.

  • Negotiate with indirect material suppliers regularly, based on spend area plans and market intelligence, to achieve the purchasing objectives.

  • Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, keeping regular contact to secure continuity of supplies, competitive terms and value creation.

  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with relevant stakeholders to obtain innovative, cost‑effective, and competitive solutions from suppliers.

  • Align with local and regional purchasing department plans, communicating agreements and ensuring compliance to deliver category objectives.

  • Assist the Group Purchasing Director in providing tools, training and support to local purchasing organizations to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in a relevant field.

  • Five or more years of experience in purchasing, project procurement or a relevant commercial field.

  • Proficiency in negotiations.

  • Excellent communication and coordination skills with a record of cross‑functional stakeholder management.

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

  • Ability to travel within the region and beyond as required.

  • Bottom‑line focus, influence and systematic approach – ability to identify risks, influence others and plan effectively.

  • Analysis & judgment, constructive teamwork, and execution – ability to understand complex issues, support team goals and deliver high‑quality results.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

  • Continuous learning opportunities through on‑the‑job training and our in‑house Jotun Academy.

  • Career development across multiple disciplines and geographies.

  • A supportive and inclusive culture that values authentic engagement.

  • Team‑building and social activities fostering fun and collaboration.

Position Information

  • Company: Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn.

    Bhd.

  • Contract Type: Regular
  • Time Type: Full time
  • Location: Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Malaysia

Company Overview

Jotun is a global leader in protective paints and coatings.

The SEAP region operates through multiple factories and a network of offices and warehouses across Malaysia and Singapore, delivering high quality solutions to a diverse customer base.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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