Associate Purchasing specialist-Indirect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Are you passionate about driving value through strategic sourcing and building strong supplier partnerships that make a real difference? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.
As our new Associate Purchasing Specialist, you'll be conducting value-based sourcing and managing end-to-end purchasing operations that optimize cost, quality, and supplier performance across the APAC region. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.
What you will be doing
As a key part of the Group Purchasing, APAC team, you'll create impact by delivering measurable savings and value creation while strengthening supplier relationships that support operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Lead local negotiations, tendering, and sourcing initiatives aligned with regional purchasing strategy to deliver savings and cost avoidance targets
- Act as a trusted business partner for local stakeholders, providing supply market insights and ensuring purchasing processes meet business needs
- Manage supplier relationships including performance assessments, business reviews, and maintaining preferred supplier lists
- Implement and ensure compliance with purchasing processes, contracts, and tools in line with Group policies and sustainability standards
- Optimize the supplier portfolio and drive value creation beyond price through spend management, quality improvement, and innovation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with plant teams and APAC Group Purchasing to coordinate sourcing activities across relevant categories
What makes you a great fit
Above all, you're a proactive and analytical purchasing professional with strong negotiation skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proven ability to deliver cost savings in a dynamic, multicultural environment. We'd also imagine that you are/have:
- 2-3 years of experience in indirect purchasing, preferably in MRO and facility categories
- Fluent English communication skills (written and spoken)
- Solid experience with SAP, Ariba, or similar ERP systems and strong data analytical abilities
- Proven track record of successful negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings
Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.
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