Malaysia Sourcing Analyst

H.B. Fuller; Klang City; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global adhesives company is seeking a Sourcing Analyst in Klang City, Malaysia. The role involves ensuring supply assurance, cost management, and vendor registration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years in sourcing, and proficiency in English and Mandarin is required. Training will be provided, focusing on sourcing skills and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, or 2+ years experience in Sourcing function.
• Experience in a chemical company is a plus.
• Must be proficient in English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Correct invoice resolution and system support.
• First line of contact with plants and suppliers to resolve payment issues.
• Manage minimum and maximum order quantities and total volumes.

Skills

Problem solving capabilities

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills in English

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

2+ years experience in Sourcing related function

Tools

S&OP systems

ERP systems

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Title: Sourcing Analyst

Position Location: Malaysia Klang

Position Overview

Global Strategic Sourcing Analyst responsibility includes assurance of supply, superior cost management and uncompromising stewardship in support of our internal & external customers. They will have system responsibility including, but not limited to, price updates, invoice discrepancy resolution, and vendor registration. The Analyst will have additional support responsibilities to include a variety of project-related work and daily management tasks related to material sourcing, usage tracking and forecasting and price reconciliation. Analyst may also source their own materials ensuring total best value and supply assurance. Focus will be predominantly on day-to-day activities, but with an eye for improving the way work is done (e.g., system improvements). Will report to a more senior member of the sourcing team

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Transactional: correct Invoice Resolution, System Support
• Sourcing Support: First line of contact with Plants and Suppliers to resolve payment issues, Assistance with Request for Quotes, Bid Analysis, Volume Tracking for Rebates and against contracts for compliance with business commitments, perform periodic analysis of $ spend, ensure compliance in ERP and other systems, and assist in preparation of bid requests/analysis of bids.
• Sourcing: May have own category sourcing
• Additionally: Comply with Sourcing’s best practices, policies, and procedures. Resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner. Manage minimum and maximum order quantities and total volumes.

TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent, or 2+ years experience in Sourcing related function is a plus. Chemical company working experience could be a plus.
• Have to use English and Mandarin for work
• Experience working with S&OP/ERP/payment systems, proficient in Microsoft Office, self-motivated, can function with little/no daily direction setting from manager.
• Demonstrated strong desire and innate capability to learn.
• Skills: Problem solving capabilities, strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills, excellent written and verbal skills in English, other languages desired.
• Training Provided: will obtain all training of management level plus training on specific systems. Two week Sourcing skills training. Plus any training specific to the role required for proficiency.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:
• Responsive to Change Refocuses efforts in a positive “how can we get this done?” manner
• Individually Accountable for Results Focuses on work effort that is strategically aligned and has impact
• Models Collaboration &Commitment Focuses on team success before individual success
• Demonstrates Operational Excellence Continually looks for new & better ways to get things done
• Demonstrates Effective Self Management Values guidance while assuming responsibility for development