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Your role

The Regional Management Trainee Program is designed to fast-track highly talented and motivated individuals into challenging managerial roles within Sika, offering comprehensive training and hands-on experience in procurement within the APAC region.

The strategic aim of this program is to establish a strong and diverse talent pipeline for future key senior management positions.

The program offers intensive training and immediate exposure to procurement, with a specific focus on:

• Procurement Management and Strategy
• Leadership Development
• Category Management
• Technology and Applications: Raw Material and Finished Goods
• Procurement Tools, Systems, and Processes

You will receive one-on-one training with Sika experts from both the APAC region and their global headquarters in Switzerland while gaining day-to-day experience with procurement tasks.

During the 18 months of the program you will go through:

• Phase 1 - Understanding of the company: Culture, business strategy, internal process
• Phase 2 - Frontline Experience: Deep dive into procurement functions at the country or APAC regional level with the implementation of small-mid-size projects.
• Phase 3 - Making a Business Impact: Expanding to regional scope with a major project with significant business impact with the potential of relocation to another country for 6 months for the implementation of the initiatives.

About you

Your expertise - Their strength

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Prior work experience of two to four years would be an advantage.
• Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication and leadership potential
  • Proficiency in MS Office and relevant digital tools
  • Advanced English language skills
• Personal Attributes:
  • Ambitious and highly self-motivated
  • Strong curiosity and drive to solve complex problems.
  • Eager to travel and gain multicultural exposure

Benefits

As a market leader, Sika Australia understands and recognizes the contribution employees make to the success of their business.

In return for your experience and commitment, you will be rewarded with,

• Career Growth: Opportunity to develop into senior management roles
• Global Exposure: Work in diverse and dynamic environments across the world
• Impactful Work: Contribute to high-impact projects and initiatives in procurement

Training & development

Sika places strategic importance on training and development, offering opportunities to grow personally and professionally within a global, pioneering company culture.

What to Expect:

• Comprehensive Training: Covering Sika’s core strategies, procurement management functions and digital tools, guided by experts from APAC and their global procurement team.
• Real-World Projects: Lead and manage critical procurement projects that address current business challenges.
• Senior Management Exposure: Direct coaching by Regional Senior Managers and involvement in senior-level meetings.
• International Experience: A 6-month overseas assignment, enhancing your global procurement expertise.

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Career progression

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be placed in a Management-Level Position within the APAC region. Sika prioritizes the development of employees, focusing on internal candidates for promotions and offering international career opportunities. They invest in training future leaders who demonstrate the ability to drive superior performance, inspire others, and lead change, ensuring a strong alignment with Sika's culture and values.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• aus.sika.com/en/about-us/careers/be-part-of-the-sika-spirit.html
• sika.com/en/career/your-career-at-sika/interns-and-trainees.html
• sika.com/en/career/learning-and-developing/training-and-development-.html
• aus.sika.com/en/about-us/careers.html