Assistant Procurement Manager Raw Materials Asia

Synthomer

Job Location:

Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings construction adhesives and health and protection growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London UK and publicly listed there since 1971 we employ c.3900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK Germany China Malaysia and Ohio USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021 we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable low-carbon economy.

Main Accountabilities:

Category Management & Strategic Sourcing

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned raw material categories based on market intelligence business requirements and supply risk assessments.
Support the development and implementation of regional and global sourcing initiatives and manage the strategic supplier portfolio to ensure security of supply cost competitiveness quality performance and alignment with business objectives.

Market Intelligence & Commercial Management

Monitor and analyze regional and global raw material markets including supply-demand fundamentals industry developments feedstock trends capacity changes regulatory developments and geopolitical impacts.
Utilize multiple sources of market intelligence including supplier engagement ICIS industry publications market reports and internal business intelligence to identify opportunities risks and emerging trends.
Provide regular market updates forecasts and procurement recommendations to stakeholders to support strategic decision-making.
Translate market insights into sourcing strategies that improve cost competitiveness supply resilience and sustainability performance.

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
Conduct regular supplier business reviews audits and performance assessments covering commercial operational quality delivery innovation and sustainability performance.
Develop supplier performance improvement plans and value-creation roadmaps to drive continuous improvement and strategic partnerships.
Maintain accurate records of supplier engagements performance reviews procurement activities and market intelligence.

Contract Management

Negotiate execute and manage supply agreements in line with company policies and governance requirements.
Collaborate with Legal and relevant stakeholders to review contracts mitigate commercial risks and resolve non-standard contractual issues.
Monitor supplier compliance with contractual obligations and agreed commercial and operational KPIs.

Risk Management & Supply Assurance

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to supplier dependency logistics market volatility and geopolitical developments.
Develop and implement contingency plans alternative sourcing strategies and business continuity measures for critical raw materials.
Partner with Supply Chain Manufacturing Technical and Quality teams to qualify and implement alternative suppliers and supply solutions.
Ensure proactive risk monitoring and escalation to safeguard business and plant continuity.

Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing

Develop and implement sourcing strategies that support the Companys sustainability ESG and responsible sourcing objectives.
Collaborate with suppliers to improve sustainability performance including carbon footprint reduction responsible sourcing practices supply chain transparency waste reduction and traceability.
Support the qualification and implementation of sustainable raw materials renewable feedstocks and circular economy initiatives in partnership with Technical R&D Product Management and Sustainability teams.
Monitor supplier sustainability performance and ensure compliance with customer regulatory and internal sustainability requirements.
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce Scope 3 emissions and improve the sustainability profile of the raw material portfolio while maintaining cost competitiveness and supply security.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Capability Development

Partner with Supply Chain Manufacturing R&D Product Management Finance and Sustainability teams to support business objectives.
Lead or participate in strategic procurement and continuous improvement projects.
Coach and support team members where applicable and contribute to procurement best practices and capability development.

Global Benefits Overview

Competitive market-aligned compensation
Discretionary global bonus scheme
Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) for senior positions
Company car or car allowance varies by region and role
Healthcare tailored to regional locations
Parental leave and family support maternity paternity adoption (aligned with regional policies)

Working options flexibility where it matters based on role and business needs

Learning & development opportunities training online platforms buddy/mentorship programs Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
Wellbeing support employee assistance program (EAP) mental health resources wellbeing initiatives
Retirement / pension contributions plans vary by country
Culture of Inclusion where everyone can thrive
Performance culture global reward & recognition programmes

Required Experience:

Manager