Malaysia Sourcing Analyst

H.B. Fuller; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global adhesives company seeks a Sourcing Analyst based in Klang, Malaysia. The role encompasses managing supply, resolving invoice issues, and supporting vendor relations. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's Degree, proficiency in English and Mandarin, and a strong desire for personal development in sourcing.

Benefits

Training programs on management and sourcing skills

Opportunities for process improvement

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in sourcing is a plus.
• Experience in a chemical company advantageous.
• Training provided for management and sourcing skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolve invoice discrepancies and support sourcing.
• Manage material sourcing and track usage and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies and ERP systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal

Organizational

English Proficiency

Mandarin Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

S&OP

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

The Global Strategic Sourcing Analyst is responsible for ensuring supply, managing costs, and maintaining stewardship in support of our internal and external customers. Responsibilities include system management such as price updates, resolving invoice discrepancies, and vendor registration. The analyst will also support various projects and daily tasks related to material sourcing, usage tracking, forecasting, and price reconciliation. They may source their own materials to ensure value and supply assurance. The role focuses on day-to-day activities with opportunities for process improvements. The analyst reports to a senior sourcing team member.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Transactional: Invoice resolution, system support.
2. Sourcing Support: Act as the first contact with plants and suppliers to resolve payment issues, assist with requests for quotes, analyze bids, track volumes for rebates and contract compliance, perform spend analysis, ensure ERP system compliance, and assist with bid preparations.
3. Sourcing: May manage own category sourcing.
4. Additional Responsibilities: Adhere to sourcing policies and procedures, resolve invoice discrepancies promptly, and manage order quantities and volumes.

TYPICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent; 2+ years experience in sourcing is a plus. Experience in a chemical company is advantageous.
• Proficiency in English and Mandarin for work.
• Experience with S&OP, ERP, and payment systems; proficient in Microsoft Office; self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong desire and ability to learn.
• Skills include problem solving, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and excellent written and verbal skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Training will be provided, including management training, system-specific training, and sourcing skills development.
• Demonstrate competencies such as responsiveness to change, accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and self-management.