SM Direct Lead

An Amazing Career opportunity for SM Direct Lead !

Are you a confident communicator, who can demonstrate interpersonal flexibility, initiative, innovation, perseverance, and integrity? Do you want to work somewhere you can add value? Do you want to develop your career with the global industry leader who has a fantastic reputation?

If yes, we would like to hear from you!

About Us

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. Our iconic brands, such as Gateman, King and Yale are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions.

Join an organization that is a leader within its industry and collaborates closely with clients and partners to deliver their innovative and diverse solutions.

Why work with us? 

• Opportunity to work for a large successful global organisation;
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for all employees;
• Ongoing learning and development to meet your professional development needs;
• A supportive and accessible leadership team and a solid values platform that underpins who we are and how we operate.

About The Role

 JOB Title: SM Direct Lead !

RESPONSIBILITIES    

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for raw materials, components, and finished goods required for manufacturing operations.
• Select, evaluate, negotiate, and manage suppliers to ensure optimal performance and cost-efficiency.
• Optimize supplier performance focusing on quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) metrics.
• Plan and execute buying activities aligned with product mix and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage supply risks including delays, quality issues, and single-source dependencies, and implement mitigation plans.
• Plan and execute cost reduction initiatives across the purchasing portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Production, Quality, R&D, Sales) to meet buyer requirements.
• Identify and develop new suppliers to enhance supply chain competitiveness.
• Prepare, review, and manage supplier contracts and negotiation documentation.
• Monitor market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and adopt strategic buyer responses.
• P2P process management to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Utilize ERP systems (AX, SAP, Oracle, etc.) to manage purchase orders, inventory, and goods receipts.
• Analyze buying data to improve cost efficiency, lead times, and inventory turnover.
• Handle supplier claims, returns, and issue resolution while driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies to support New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Develop and maintain purchase schedules aligned with project timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to support master data cleansing and accuracy.
• Mentor and develop junior buyers to strengthen team capabilities.
• Disclaimer - The function and skills described here are general in nature and represent the type of work performed, but they do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job.

REQUIREMENT

• Bachelor’s degree in any field or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes and product mix manufacturing requirements.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (AX, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Customer-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, result-driven, and able to work independently.
• Fluency in Korean (native level) and English (business level)