Manager, Procurement (based in Thailand, Laem Chabang) at Valmet Inc

Laem Chabang, , Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Logistics, Supplier Management, Negotiation, Communication, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Sustainability, Continuous Improvement, ERP Systems, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Vendor Relationships, Quality Management, Safety Management, Business Administration

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Manager, Procurement (based in Thailand) Are you ready to lead and make an impact on a global scale? We are looking for an experienced Manager, Procurement to drive procurement, logistics, and supplier management across our operations. In this role, you will connect global sourcing strategies with local execution, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and on-time performance. If you are passionate about building strong supplier networks, optimizing processes, and leading teams to success—this is your opportunity to grow with us. You will play a key role in aligning procurement strategies with business objectives, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with global standards. By executing these responsibilities, you will help deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement across the organization from end-to-end processes. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop own area end-to-end Procurement processes, persons, performance and suppliers for Thailand and Malaysia to support business of Asia Pacific Global Supply. Manage and develop own area of operative Procurement, Logistics, Warehousing and Administration & Facilities. Responsible for net working capital (NWC), increasing saving, flexibility and sustainability in supply chain in own area. Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making to develop and implement supply chain strategies that are aligned with the business objectives, and translate these into annual plans and actions Collaborate and support internal stakeholders to achieve company targets. Drive local supplier capability to alternate global supplied parts. Actively participate in the Asia Pacific Parts Procurement team and Category team. Continuous improvement, safety and sustainability. Make sure the sustainability audits and their corrective actions are done according to the annual plan. Monitor and manage business goals to ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Continuous improvement team competences and skills, emphasize learning orientation and manage performance effectively. Perform according to Quality, Safety, Environmental and other company’s’ management system, policies, practices and instructions. Requirements Bachelor/master’s degree in supply chain management, Procurement, logistics or business administration or related fields. Proven working experience in a procurement function with managerial roles and strong leadership capabilities. Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office and experience with ERP systems (Info LN) Self-motivated and proactive with excellent problem-solving. Good command of English and able to communicate with foreigner efficiently. We offer We offer you a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference. You’ll be part of a skilled, collaborative, and globally connected finance team that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning. Our work environment is international, energetic, and supportive. Additional information The position can be located in Thailand. If you are excited to learn more, feel free to contact Manager, People Operations at +66 92 2708940. If this sounds like your next career move, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply by December 10, 2025, by submitting your application and CV in English through our online application form. When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 18,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers http://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop end-to-end procurement processes, logistics, and supplier management for Thailand and Malaysia. Align procurement strategies with business objectives and ensure compliance with global standards.