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UPM-Kymmene Oyj is seeking a Procurement Manager for their Adhesive Materials division, based in Changshu, China, and Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The role focuses on leading procurement operations, optimizing supply chain processes, and fostering collaboration within the team and with suppliers.
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Job Summary
Lead and develop procurement teams located in China and Malaysia, fostering strong collaboration and a “one-team” mindset.
Oversee regional material planning, forecasting, ordering, and inventory level optimization.
Drive continuous improvement of cross-functional initiatives in procurement and supply chain to increase forecast accuracy, reduce excess stock, and improve material availability.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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UPM-Kymmene Oyj is seeking a Procurement Manager for their Adhesive Materials division, based in Changshu, China, and Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The role focuses on leading procurement operations, optimizing supply chain processes, and fostering collaboration within the team and with suppliers.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lead and develop procurement teams
Oversee regional material planning
Manage and increase supplier performance
Resolve supply, delivery, and quality issues
Coordinate inbound material flow
Monitor and drive key KPIs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Nice-to-have
Enthusiastic and committed team
Positive UPM experience
Renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials
Work-life balance support
Key Requirements
University degree
Minimum 5+ years leading procurement, planning and/or supply chain teams
Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and English
Solid background in planning, supply chain management, and inventory optimization
Strong supplier management experience
Experience working in an international and multicultural environment