Hybrid Procurement Analyst I - Data-Driven Purchases

Kimberly-Clark Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Analyst I to support material, equipment and service purchases and optimize Procure-To-Pay processes for the region. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of purchasing/data management experience, strong Excel skills, and SAP/Coupa familiarity, plus fluent Chinese and English communication.

You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely PO issuance, data accuracy, and ongoing process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related fields.
• A minimum of 2 years of commercial experience preferably with purchasing and data management background.
• Knowledge of Procure-To-Pay processes preferred.
• Organized, excellent attention to details, has strong analysis/troubleshooting skills, adaptable and good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and data maintenance skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication in Chinese. Good command of English language as well.
• Software application competency in MS Excel (Pivot / Vlookup / Formulas), MS Power Point.
• SAP and Coupa system knowledge.
• Proactive and able to work under pressure and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely update on outline agreement activities and ensure request is attended within the SLA to stakeholder.
• Provide timely analysis and resolution to issues relating to contract management and system functionality.
• Execute purchase orders for the procurement of materials, equipment and services based on the local/regional buyers’ inputs and ensure all elements of the orders are within established policies and procedures.
• Generate and execute SAP report data and work with suppliers to confirm PO Acknowledgement and on-time delivery or update delivery status on past due orders for all indirect orders.
• Review OPEN Aging PO report at monthly basis and coordinate with vendors, buyers, and PR creators if PO can perform closure.
• Provide timely analysis and resolution to issues relating to contract/vendor management, order placement and system functionality.
• Challenge existing practices and make recommendations concerning improvement to standardizing and streamlining processes.
• Work collaboratively with Blocked Invoices Team and other internal/external customers to assist in resolution of invoice issues.
• Any others ad-hoc task that assign by Procurement Team Leader or Management.

Skills

MS Excel (Pivot / Vlookup / Formulas)

Chinese language proficiency

English language proficiency

Analytical and data maintenance skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related fields

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Kimberly-Clark Corporation in Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Analyst I to support material, equipment and service purchases and optimize Procure-To-Pay processes for the region. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of purchasing/data management experience, strong Excel skills, and SAP/Coupa familiarity, plus fluent Chinese and English communication.

You will coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely PO issuance, data accuracy, and ongoing process