Junior Strategic Procurement (SEA)- Chemical background

About the Position

We are seeking a Junior Strategic Procurement Specialist with a chemical background to join our team in Bangkok, Thailand. Our company designs, supplies, and operates a range of water systems, from Oil & Gas applications to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. Our portfolio includes technologies such as solids-contact clarification, membrane & media filtration, electrolysis, digestion, evaporation, ozone/UV disinfection, and more.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue Request for Quotation (RFQs), obtain offers, clarify, and negotiate with suppliers
• Create requests for new supplier onboarding in ARIBA, SAP, and maintain vendor data
• Prepare Purchase Orders based on verified specifications, terms and conditions, material codes, and prices
• Check lead times from suppliers, track delivery schedules, and verify manufacturing readiness at suppliers
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers for on-time material delivery, participate in issue resolution with suppliers as needed, and support effective recovery plans
• Manage proper communication with suppliers, monitor and expedite orders
• Travel to supplier locations for order expedition as required
• Coordinate with logistics and suppliers to ensure on-time shipment and follow up where required
• Drive key metrics around PO cycle time, on-time delivery, on-time payments, and payment term improvement
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined Purchase Order (PO) cycle times and enhanced operational accuracy such as PO automation project
• Support payments to suppliers and work closely with Accounts Payable on resolutions
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• At least 4 years of experience in Procurement
• Good negotiation skills
• SAP knowledge
• MS Office/Google Sheets knowledge
• Self-governed and motivated to perform tasks within established guidelines
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask and deal with rapidly changing priorities/ambiguity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with senior management and suppliers
• Time management

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Professional growth and development opportunities

About the Company

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.