Procurement Specialist

Inspired to grow with your experience, learn and share with new colleagues?
 

Huhtamaki is a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions for consumers around the world, enabling wellbeing and convenience. Our innovative products protect on-the-go and on-the-shelf food and beverages, ensuring hygiene and safety, and help prevent food waste.

We are committed to protecting food, people and the planet and are on the lookout for passionate and consummate professionals to join our growing team to help us deliver on our ambitious 2030 Strategy. We look for colleagues who Care, Dare and Deliver.

Location: Samut Sakhon Industrial Estate, Thailand

Company: Huhtamaki - A Global Leader in Packaging Solutions

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic Procurement Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing raw materials, ensuring a seamless and efficient supply chain. You will work closely with various departments to resolve production issues, enhance operational efficiency, and support our commitment to innovation by collaborating with R&D on new products and materials. Your skills in optimizing procurement processes and maintaining supplier relationships will be vital to our success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage procurement for raw materials such as Films, Resin, Aluminum Foil, Liquids.
• Conduct buying support functions to ensure punctual and smooth flow of materials and supplies at the best TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
• Act as liaison with suppliers on responsible matters.
• Maintain good relationships with major suppliers as well as material clients (R&D etc.).
• Continuously analyze items to effect lower purchase costs.
• Source and develop new qualified sources and/or supplies.
• Prepare a variety of responsible and related purchasing documents.
• Analyze reasonableness and competitiveness of quotations.
• Handle claims to suppliers for quality issues, shortages, and damages of goods.
• Comply with and follow the company’s updated specifications and standards for purchasing reference.
• Control in/out inter-department documents as well as maintain filing of documents in good order.
• Responsible for collecting data upon regional and global requirements.
• Responsible for collecting data for local management requirements, such as KPI, analysis reports, etc.
• Closely work with R&D or cross-functional teams on RM Development to achieve target timelines and savings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
   

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• An opportunity to be part of a global company dedicated to sustainability and making a positive impact.

Join us in our journey to create a more sustainable world through innovative packaging solutions. We look forward to welcoming you to the Huhtamaki family.

Join us to shape the future together!