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About the Role

Kick-start your career through our structured 18-month Management Trainee Programme, designed to develop high-potential talent into future professionals and leaders within our organization. The programme offers an accelerated learning journey that combines structured on-the-job training, formal learning, mentoring, coaching, and project-based assignments. Throughout the programme, you will progressively build technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership capabilities while gaining valuable hands-on experience in your chosen function.

Responsibilities

Complete all learning milestones and development activities throughout the programme.
Participate actively in training programmes, workshops, coaching sessions, and other learning opportunities.
Learn and apply company policies, business processes, systems, and best practices.
Support departmental operations and contribute to assigned projects and business initiatives.
Conduct research, analyse information, and prepare reports, presentations, or recommendations where appropriate.
Collaborate with colleagues across different functions to support business objectives.
Demonstrate initiative, accountability, professionalism, and a continuous learning mindset.
Build strong working relationships with mentors, managers, and stakeholders.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and health, safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Successfully complete programme assessments and performance reviews.
Complete a structured 3-year procurement management training plan culminating in a project dissertation and 6-month over-seas placement.
To be assigned a range of tasks in the local procurement organization that will provide a broad base of experience and training across category management, tools systems and processes and Procurement Governance.
Complete a structured three-year Procurement Management Development Programme, including defined learning objectives, practical assignments, formal training, a project dissertation, and a six-month overseas placement.
Undertake a range of assignments within the local Procurement organisation to build broad practical experience across direct and indirect procurement, category management, supplier management, procurement systems and processes, analytics, and Procurement Governance.
Support category management activities including spend analysis, market and supplier research, sourcing strategy development, tendering, commercial evaluation, negotiation, contracting, implementation, and performance monitoring.
Participate in supplier selection, evaluation, development, and performance management activities, gaining experience in both commercial and operational aspects of supplier relationships.
Develop a strong understanding of procurement tools, systems, data, and processes, including the effective use of ERP, sourcing, reporting, and analytical tools to support procurement decision-making.
Support procurement improvement projects aimed at improving cost competitiveness, supplier performance, process efficiency, compliance, sustainability, and working capital.
Participate in regional and global procurement initiatives, working with colleagues across countries, functions, and categories to gain exposure beyond the local organisation.
Develop commercial and financial understanding, including cost structures, total cost of ownership, price and market analysis, business cases, budgeting, and the financial impact of procurement decisions.
Build effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales, R&D, and other relevant functions.
Develop negotiation, communication, presentation, project management, and stakeholder-management capabilities required for future management responsibilities.
Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure activities are conducted in accordance with Procurement policies, procedures, governance requirements, and applicable compliance standards.
Complete a significant business improvement project and associated dissertation demonstrating the ability to analyse a business problem, develop recommendations, and deliver measurable value.
Successfully complete a six-month overseas assignment during the final stage of the programme, taking responsibility for defined procurement activities or projects while gaining experience in a different market and organisational environment.
Demonstrate the performance, leadership potential, mobility, and professional capabilities required for progression into a Procurement or Supply Chain management position following completion of the programme.

Requirements

Located in Tokyo, Japan and willing to relocate to other APAC countries such as Malaysia Kuala Lumper when development opportunity arise
Self-starter with high degree of drive and motivation
Excellent academic results
Excellent communication skills and outgoing gregarious personality
Highly numerate with a technical / engineering background
International mindset with overseas experience (e.g. study) or from a mixed international family background
Well-developed IT skills, knowledgeable in MS Office tool set, AI tools

Skills

Bonding
Sealing
Damping
Reinforcing
Protection
Category Management
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Performance Management
Spend Analysis
Market Trend Analysis
Supplier Negotiation
ERP
Sourcing Tools
Reporting Tools
Analytical Tools
Negotiation
Communication
Presentation
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
MS Office
AI Tools

Location

Tokyo, Japan
APAC
Malaysia Kuala Lumper

Work Type

Temporary
Full-time

Experience Level

Management Trainee
Entry Level

Education Level

Technical / Engineering Background

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary based on local market standards, job specifics, responsibilities, skills, education, training, and experience.
Adheres to relevant laws and regulations for fair and equitable compensation.

Benefits

Structured 18-month development journey
Personalized functional learning roadmap
Dedicated mentoring and coaching from experienced leaders
Hands-on experience through meaningful business assignments
Cross-functional exposure and collaboration opportunities
Structured learning and leadership development programmes
Regular coaching, feedback, and career development discussions
Opportunities to build a rewarding career within the organization
Six-month overseas placement

About the Company

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry.
Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide.
Plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility.
Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.