Procurement Operations Manager

Finance Controller

Financial Advisor

Senior Financial Advisor

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Production Technician I

Quality Technician

Head Business Developement

Manager - Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Assistant Treasury Manager

Responsibilities: Primary Function : <ul><li>Lead the procurement function for Pringles plant at Bandar Enstek, Malaysia. Act as focal point between regional procurement and local plant team</li><li>Manage all local procurement activities, including ad hoc sourcing, negotiations and contracting for items not in scope for regional category manager, issue resolution, local supplier management, shipment expediting, materials claim management and etc.</li><li>Support the sourcing strategy of the regional and global procurement sourcing team.</li><li>Connect plant stakeholders with MSP (managed service provider) for IDM STP support (Source-to-PO)</li><li>Advocate the global procurement policies (GPP) and responsible to educate the BU requesters on the GPP policy and compliances</li><li>Work with BU stakeholders, Category Managers, Process and Systems Lead, Procurement Operations Lead to identify efficiency and cost reduction opportunities</li><li>Manage supplier relationship and performance</li></ul> Principal Duties &amp;&nbsp;Responsibilities : <ul><li>Deliver upon targets and KPIs set by snacks supply chain and regional procurement</li><li>Attend plant supply chain deployment meetings</li><li>Comply with GMP and continuously improve our Food Safety Programme</li><li>Participate in Regional Sourcing activities and ensure regional / local execution knowledge and strategic input</li><li>Lead the execution and implementation of procurement sourcing strategy</li><li>Leverage regional procurement team to drive values</li><li>Aid in local supplier searches</li><li>Manage interactions with key suppliers</li><li>Manage financial reporting of procurement function</li><li>Manage transactional coordinators and balances workload within the team</li><li>Ensure compliance with policies and procedures</li><li>Deliver policy and process trainings to key stakeholders</li><li>Work closely with key customers to communicate process</li><li>Use data from Process and Systems team to set targets and drive KPIs</li><li>Work with shared services to standardize and automate tactical activities over time</li><li>Suppliers KPIs and service quality and performance improvement plan</li></ul> Requirements: Professional : <ul><li>Undergraduate Degree Required and minimum of 7 years of related work experience within Procurement</li></ul> Technical/Functional: <ul><li>More of Procurement generalist than a specialist.</li><li>Knowledge of order to payment technologies (P2P, SAP) and other procurement digital tools.</li><li>Sound procurement skills (negotiation, supplier management).</li><li>General knowledge of the supplier market in associated country.</li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of purchasing and basic understanding of supply chain management.</li><li>Financial tracking and reporting skill.</li><li>Team player.</li><li>Passionate about process improvement.</li><li>Strong detail orientation.</li><li>Excels at continuous cost reduction/process improvement.</li><li>Excellent communication skills.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skill.</li><li>Effective at cross-functional teamwork.</li><li>Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Powerpoint and Excel.</li><li>Ability to navigate with ambiguity.</li><li>Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.</li><li>Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency.</li><li>Comfortable with conflict.</li><li>Strong service oriented approach, with timely responsiveness.</li><li>Ability to engage and collaborate with team members and stakeholders from a distance.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Management of finance team to ensure delivery of timely, accurate monthly accounts, preparation of the financial pack and KPIs.</li><li>The key focus will be to drive financial and business improvements in the Filter Products manufacturing site and to act as a business partner to the local GM and management team. Support is also required for the local Distribution business.</li><li>Review site month end financials, prepare variance analysis with supporting commentary consolidate for the Hungary region.</li><li>Drive site Gross margin and Non-productive spend initiatives.</li><li>Prepare and review customer and product analysis (pricing, revenue and margin).</li><li>Drive working capital improvements including cash collection and inventory management.</li><li>Ensure that standard costs are maintained and implemented across the product range in the Filter Products manufacturing site.</li><li>Review site control files and trial balances to ensure no financial risk to the business and instil robust financial controls.</li><li>Ensure that all sites comply with the Accounting Manual (EAM).</li><li>To support the businesses in the preparation of the annual Plan and quarterly forecasts for the region and associated presentations and packs.</li><li>Review of all capex appraisals pre sign off and follow up on actual spend v plan.</li><li>Attend and present the financials at the monthly operational reviews.</li><li>Legal and banking signatory for the Filter Products business and sign off monthly payroll run.</li><li>Review monthly FX hedging forecasts and submissions to Group Treasury</li><li>Deal with Group, SBU and Regional FD requests</li><li>Lead the preparation for the Hungarian internal and external audits.</li><li>Develop staff and identify training needs within the team. Document standard procedures.</li><li>Keeping the HSE-, fire safety- and hygiene rules, wearing the relevant personal protective equipment.</li><li>During the daily work meeting the expectations of the Integrated Management System regulations.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Educated to degree level (potentially in Finance, Accounting, or Economics); professional accounting qualification.</li><li>10 years PQ experience within a manufacturing environment is essential.</li><li>High level of numeracy and IT literate (Excel/PowerPoint).</li><li>Excellent English written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Audit background.</li><li>ERP system knowledge.</li><li>Project management knowledge and experience.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>As an advisor, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of financial advice and build lasting relationships with clients, leveraging our innovative, proven approach, proprietary research, and strong reputation—drivers of our significant growth in recent years.</li><li>Expanding our Advisory business is a strategic priority for our retail division, underscoring our commitment to broadening our reach and delivering even greater value to clients.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>With general guidance, implements and may assist with developing standard advisory solutions to assigned clients and coordinates internal resources necessary to carry out solutions.</li><li>Prepares financial plans for clients within the following areas, including preretirement, retirement, insurance, tax planning, and estate planning.</li><li>Responsible for positioning discretionary management as a means for clients to implement their recommended plans and to realize the full value within the plan.</li><li>Serves as an enrollment specialist to assist qualified clients in their transition from a self-directed relationship to a managed account relationship.</li><li>Must be able to position the value of discretionary management, overcome objections, and redirect clients to other solutions when discretionary management isn’t appropriate.</li><li>Applies knowledge to ensure an up-to-date knowledge of and fluency in new capabilities related to investment advice, financial planning, and financial education.</li><li>May assist in identifying opportunities for improvement to present to managers for consideration.</li><li>Responsible for client satisfaction regarding a wide variety of basic solutions managed by advisory services for assigned clients and continues to develop and deepen client relationships using consultative skills and ongoing personalized support and recommendations.</li><li>Serves as a client-facing expert on financial planning, portfolio construction, tax-efficient investing, and other advisory matters.</li><li>Has a basic understanding of how to determine a clients appetite for risk and how that aligns with different advice solutions and how to ensure that the implemented solutions are compliant.</li><li>Escalates potential issues to more senior staff.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND&nbsp;</li><li>2+ years of total relevant work experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Previous success in building relationships, uncovering needs, and recommending solutions.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated organizational skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>As an advisor, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of financial advice and build lasting relationships with clients, leveraging our innovative, proven approach, proprietary research, and strong reputation—drivers of our significant growth in recent years.</li><li>Expanding our Advisory business is a strategic priority for our retail division, underscoring our commitment to broadening our reach and delivering even greater value to clients.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Implements and develop advisory solutions for assigned clients and coordinate internal resources necessary to carry out solutions.</li><li>Prepares financial plans for pre-retirees and retirees, advising in multiple areas, including asset allocation, spending and savings plans, social security strategies, and much more.</li><li>Stays current on market events and is a Subject Matter Expert on various planning topics to advise and educate advisory clients and prospects.</li><li>Contributes suggestions for and may participate in the development of program upgrades as well as future program enhancements; may assist in rolling out new capabilities related to investment advice, financial planning, and financial education.</li><li>Identifies areas for improvement, evaluates existing policy, and partners with peers and management to offer suggestions for change.</li><li>May assist with development and implementation within the department.</li><li>Responsible for client satisfaction regarding complex solutions managed by Advisory Services for assigned clients and maintains and continues to develop and deepen client relationships using consultative skills and ongoing personalized support and recommendations.</li><li>Works directly with less experienced peers to determine the best approach in rectifying a clients dissatisfaction.</li><li>Works with clients to determine their appetite for risk and how that aligns with different advice solutions and how to ensure that the implemented solutions are compliant. May resolve standard risk or compliance issues with the assistance of more senior staff.</li><li>In some cases, they may have limited supervisory responsibilities for a small number of advisory staff, guiding their work, providing feedback, and evaluating. performance.</li></ul> Requirements:&nbsp; <ul><li>Bachelors degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.</li><li>5+ years of total relevant work experience.</li><li>Previous success in building relationships, uncovering needs, and recommending solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated organizational skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: 1. Execute Hiring Strategies <ul><li>Collaborate with Regional TA Manager, Business Leaders, HR partners, and Business teams to understand short- and long-term hiring needs.</li><li>Assist in developing and executing hiring plans, executing Global SLAs are aligned with the Business Goals</li><li>Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and emerging hiring practices &amp; tool</li></ul> 2. Talent Sourcing &amp; Pipeline Development <ul><li>Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates for various key roles such as NPD, NPI, PDE, MPDE and many more.</li><li>Assist the Regional TA Manager to develop and implement innovative hiring strategies using Market intelligence &amp; Talent Mapping tools.</li><li>Leverage a mix of sourcing channels: Internal/External career sites, social media Hiring such as LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook etc., Job Boards such as JobStreet, Monster</li><li>Familiar with hiring tools such as HireEz, ZoomInfo.&nbsp;Leverage employee referrals, and University hiring</li></ul> 3. Employer Branding &amp; Candidate Engagement <ul><li>Position the company as an employer of choice in the Engineering, Tech and manufacturing space.</li><li>Create content and campaigns targeting industry professional (e.g., webinars, blog posts, meetups, TechEvents)</li><li>Craft compelling job descriptions and recruitment materials tailored for manufacturing, Production and Engineering professionals</li></ul> 4. Full-Cycle Recruitment <ul><li>Deliver end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers &amp; compensation negotiation and onboarding</li><li>Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and ideal candidate profiles.</li><li>Assist implement and monitor structured interview processes, including technical assessments</li></ul> 5. Stakeholder Management <ul><li>Act as the primary liaison between candidates and internal stakeholders</li><li>Provide regular hiring updates, metrics, and insights to leadership</li></ul> 6. Data-Driven Recruiting <ul><li>Use analytics to track sourcing effectiveness, time-to-hire, offer acceptance rates, and pipeline health.</li><li>Ensure Global Hiring Metrics, SLA and targets are aligned and achieved</li><li>Publish Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Qtrly reports on the efforts and progress</li><li>Optimize hiring funnel using recruitment metrics and KPI</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Overall 8+ years of experience with Minimum of 5+ years from relevant industry</li><li>Preferably an Engineer of any discipline, but not mandatory (OR) Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration or related field</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Operate, monitor, and adjust sterile manufacturing equipment used for formulation, filling, and packaging of IV bag products in compliance with cGMP and SOPs.</li><li>Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime.</li><li>Support equipment and process qualifications, including execution assistance, documentation support, and adherence to qualification protocols.</li><li>Act as first-line troubleshooting support for mechanical or operational equipment issues, escalating to Engineering or Maintenance as required.</li><li>Assist with isolator technology operations, including cleaning, sterilization, and environmental control procedures.</li><li>Participate in line clearance, changeover, and cleaning activities to maintain continuous production operations.</li><li>Accurately complete batch records, logbooks, and production documentation in compliance with data integrity and cGMP requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with Quality Assurance during in-process checks, deviation investigations, and CAPA activities.</li><li>Adhere to DEA and site procedures for controlled substance handling, including documentation and security protocols.</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, efficiency, and product quality.</li><li>Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Validation, and Quality, to support operational readiness.</li><li>Comply with all Environmental Health &amp; Safety (EHS) standards and maintain a clean and safe work environment.</li></ul> Key Stakeholders Internal <ul><li>Production Supervisor and Production Manager</li><li>Engineering and Maintenance</li><li>Validation and Quality Assurance</li><li>Materials and Warehouse Teams</li><li>Environmental Health &amp; Safety (EHS)</li></ul> External <ul><li>Equipment vendors and service technicians (as required)</li></ul> Requirements: Qualifications &amp; Experience <ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or technical certification in mechanical, engineering, or life sciences preferred.</li><li>Minimum 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environments, including compounding, filling, inspection, or secondary packaging.</li><li>Prior experience with sterile products or IV bag manufacturing strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.</li><li>Experience operating automated production equipment using HMI or SCADA interfaces required.</li><li>Working knowledge of cGMP, aseptic processing, and controlled substance regulations preferred.</li><li>Ability to read, understand, and follow SOPs, maintenance procedures, and qualification protocols.</li></ul> Skills &amp; Competencies <ul><li>Strong technical and mechanical problem-solving skills</li><li>High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and data integrity</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach</li><li>Comfortable working in cleanroom environments with PPE requirements</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Ensuring products meet internal and external customer requirements.</li><li>Performing regular inspections and tests on raw materials, in-process components, and finished products using measurement equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, and gauges).</li><li>Recording inspection results and maintaining detailed quality documentation.</li><li>Identifying defects and reporting findings to supervisors or engineers.</li><li>Assisting Quality Engineers in resolving quality issues within the production operation.</li><li>Supporting root cause analysis and corrective action activities.</li><li>Complying with Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies.</li><li>Contributing to continuous improvement activities and initiatives.</li><li>Writing reports and providing data to management.&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Experience as an Inspection or Quality Technician.</li><li>Understanding of engineering drawings and quality management systems (e.g., ISO9000, TS16949, ISO 17025).</li><li>Knowledge of statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) and data analysis.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to interpret technical information and work with minimal supervision.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>We are looking for an energetic, self-driven and focused candidate for cross-regional BD role who would support the journey of business expansion, expand clientele base, and build new opportunities for business.</li><li>The candidate will have the advantage of working on different product range i.e. Rx (both innovator drugs and generics), OTC, medical diagnostics and devices hence exposure to diversified portfolio across multiple therapy areas.</li><li>The USP lies in flexibility of partnership models under different therapeutic categories, and believes in working on win-win model. Hence, the candidate will shall benefit by handling multiple business models, and ample areas of opportunities to contribute.</li><li>The candidate can also be involved in some of the strategic projects of the organization with time and once established into day-to-day operations.</li></ul> Responsibilities: <ul><li>Building business proposals, market evaluation, sales forecasting, pricing strategies, go-to market plan, P&amp;L assessment and new product launches</li><li>Role will work on both side of BD&amp;L : Inward licencing and also out licencing deals.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive market research for purposes of new business expansion areas, new products, internal-external portfolio assessment.</li><li>Support end-to-end development and delivery of new business pitches and presentations.</li><li>Close collaboration and communication with internal teams and external stakeholders.</li><li>Assessing timelines, logistics, schedules, cost and other estimations associated with a project.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>B.Pharma / B.Tech with MBA with 6+ years of relevant experience in marketing, sales and business development from Pharma/Medical services (age group mid to late 30s)</li><li>Proven track record of generating new business leads, work on new business leads, project management.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office / CRM software / Power point presentation and data analysis.</li><li>Proficiency in English</li><li>Therapeutic &amp; Market knowledge.</li><li>Communication and negotiation skills</li><li>Ability to build rapport.</li><li>Time management and planning skills</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Planning and Budgeting&nbsp;<ul><li>Initiate and execute annual EHS &amp; S improvement project plan, EHS &amp; S training plan, EHS &amp; S internal audit plan and annual EHS &amp; S budget&nbsp;</li></ul> People Management &amp; Development&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Allocate and balance work across direct reports, review and provide timely performance feedback to subordinate, coach, guide, develop and motivate them,&nbsp;</li><li>help to resolve functional issues in the team, submit manpower request and interview candidates in order to achieve targeted function performance goal.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop skills of direct reports and others with EHS &amp; S responsibilities in the organization.&nbsp;</li></ul> EHS Structure &amp; Program Management&nbsp; <ul><li>Build action plans for the implementation of the organization’s EHS &amp; S programs and take a leadership role in execution in order to deliver the organization’s EHS &amp; S goals and strategy.&nbsp;</li><li>Setting up strong Safety First culture.&nbsp;</li><li>Establish and develop procedures and teams for driving EHS improvements and managing EHS programs.&nbsp;</li><li>Communicate with all levels in the organization on EHS to engage with, influence and promote EHS culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Follow up internal and external audit to verify EHS performance and continue improvement&nbsp;</li><li>Maintein ISO14001 and our client compliance tools.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure safety of construction projects in the Thailand Erni site.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure safety of plant moving, including but not limited to moving IND equipment out and DDN equipment in. As well as its installation and&nbsp;</li><li>commissioning safety&nbsp;</li></ul> Reporting&nbsp; Implement below tasks in order to meet the requirements of reporting.&nbsp; <ul><li>Report related required EHS&amp;S data to site, BU management, BU EHS and Corporate EHS.&nbsp;</li><li>Report related EHS&amp;S data required based on applicable legal regulations and company policies.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor and report organizational safety performance against our client Safety Tool.&nbsp;</li><li>Evaluate and report environmental performance quarterly using company environmental assessment tools.&nbsp;</li></ul> Sustainability and BCP&nbsp; Focus on GHG, energy,&nbsp;hazardous waste &amp; scope 3 reduction.&nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Track energy reducion data.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with Facility team to identify opportunities of energy reduction.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate business contunity plan of DG site.&nbsp;</li><li>Follow BU, Seg and Corp policy and lead scope 3 reduction of the site&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>University degree or equivalent level of qualification in safety, health, environmental, chemical, mechanical or related technical discipline&nbsp;</li><li>Thailand government required qualification as company EHS manager is a MUST&nbsp;</li><li>Professional EHS Certification preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum 8+ years EHS experience required.&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum 5+ years experience in EHS management in manufacturing.&nbsp;</li><li>3+ years construction safety experience is a MUST.&nbsp;</li><li>Knowledge and experenice on scope 3 is preferred.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The overall purpose of the Assistant Treasury Manager is to conduct analysis on various investment opportunities, prepare Treasury MIS and reporting, support Chief Treasury Officer towards maximizing value creation, funds management, debt raising and support on KYC, risk and compliance.&nbsp;</li></ul> Responsibilities: Liquidity and Asset Management <ul><li>Identifying opportunities for Equities and Bond Investment for Treasury Entity</li><li>Identifying opportunities for Equities and Bond Investment for Family Office Entity</li><li>Analyze and monitor investment activities within the Group and Family Office with a view towards efficient allocation of capital.</li></ul> Treasury MIS and Reporting <ul><li>Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual treasury &amp; investments reports.</li><li>Compilation on Monthly Treasury Newsletter</li><li>Integration of Treasury MIS with EPM</li><li>Engage with Business Units for compiling project wise Data rooms covering key information for each project.</li></ul> Risk &amp; Compliance Management <ul><li>Assist&nbsp;in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies &amp; procedures covering all aspects of Treasury &amp; Asset Management activities.</li><li>Manage all financial risk exposures for the group including foreign exchange, interest rate, commodities and sovereign risk through proper hedging and other strategies.</li><li>Ensure that the Group is compliant with policies including management of Group financial risks related to interest rates, commodities, and forex.</li></ul> Banking relationships &amp; Debt raising <ul><li>Supporting in Bank account opening, KYC and relationship management</li><li>Manage relationship with UAE based banks.</li><li>Manage funding requirements of various business units through existing and new debt facility arrangements.</li><li>Manage facility Covenants.</li></ul> Internal and External Stakeholder Management <ul><li>Liaise with senior management, operational staff, company bankers and management teams of potential investment targets.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality when dealing with company funds and managing substantial investments &amp; capital projects.</li></ul> Requirements: Knowledge, Skills &amp; Experience Required for this Role﻿<ul><li>Degree in Finance; Post-graduate level qualification is preferable (MSc, MBA).</li><li>CFA and/or ACT qualification would be a plus.</li><li>A minimum of 5 years’ progressive experience in Treasury and/or Asset Management, ideally with exposure to EMEA region.</li><li>Prior corporate Treasury and/or Asset Management experience in a multinational company is preferred.</li><li>Should have access to banks to develop new banking relationships.</li><li>Strong understanding of equity, debt, FX, commodity markets and interest rate markets.</li><li>Ability to model company valuations through various generally acceptable methodologies.</li><li>Prior exposure to managing financial risk in emerging markets.</li><li>Strong understanding of derivative instruments and commodity products.</li><li>Experience with international reporting and knowledge of IFRS reporting with strong experience in Hedge Accounting.</li><li>Prior experience in Treasury systems implementation would be a plus.</li><li>Written and oral fluency in English.</li><li>Fluency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.&nbsp;Knowledge of VBA would be a plus.</li></ul>

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