Procurement Analyst II (Global Business Services)

Kimberly-Clark; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site fitness center

Flexible Savings & Spending Accounts

Employee education programs

Job summary

Kimberly-Clark Malaysia is seeking a Procurement Analyst II to support Global Business Services in optimizing procure-to-pay processes and vendor management. You will assist the Team Leader to coach the procurement operations team and drive data-driven improvements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, SAP & Coupa experience, and excellent Excel/PowerPoint capabilities. Mandarin language ability is a plus, and you’ll work in a dynamic, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, Engineering or related fields.
• A minimum of 7 years of commercial, purchasing and reporting experience. Preferably with shared services or global environment
• Knowledge of Procure-To-Pay end to end processes preferred
• Highly organized with strong troubleshooting, decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Work independently with minimum guidance
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and data maintenance skills
• Software proficiency in MS Excel (Pivot / Vlookup / Formulas), MS PowerPoint
• SAP & Coupa system experience is highly desirable
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a strong drive for results
• Ability to handle complexity, ambiguity and simplify opportunities
• Proactive and able to work under pressure and independently
• Flexibility to adapt to changing reporting requirements
• Experience in Production Planning Procurement
• Ability to speak, read and write Mandarin

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Leader to lead, coach, develop and appraise Procurement Operation Team.
• Lead on procurement self audit and ensure data accuracy.
• Quarterly review and propose Procurement SOP updates per regional/global procedures.
• Challenge existing procurement processes and recommend standardization improvements.
• Serve as escalation point for stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Provide timely analysis and resolution on contract/vendor management, orders, and system functionality.
• Develop plans to resolve stakeholder queries on operation processes
• Consult with stakeholders, vendors, and SMEs to plan process enhancements and technical solutions
• Design and create training material for Procurement Processes
• Execute and validate purchase orders and ensure compliance with policies
• Provide updates on purchase orders, contracts and vendor master records; meet SLA
• Generate SAP reports and coordinate with suppliers on PO status
• Review OPEN Aging PO reports monthly and coordinate closures
• Collaborate with Blocked Invoices Team to resolve invoice issues
• Assist in any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, Engineering or related fields

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SAP

Coupa

Job description

Procurement Analyst II - (Global Business Services)

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground‑breaking brands. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.

Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:

• Assist Team Leader to lead, coach, develop and appraise Procurement Operation Team.
• To lead on procurement self audit. Responsible to audit on current processes to ensure data accuracy.
• Quarterly reviewing and propose of Procurement SOP to ensure document is align with Regional/Global procedures and policy.
• Challenge existing Procurement Operation, contract & Vendor Management process or practices and make recommendations concerning improvement to standardizing and streamlining processes.
• Serve as escalation point for stakeholders to resolve issue with internal / external.
• Provide timely analysis and resolution to issues relating to contract/vendor management, order placement and system functionality.
• Develop and implement plans to resolve difficulties arising when queries from stakeholders on operation processes
• Expected to consult with stakeholders, vendors, and other subject matter experts to identify and plan for the process enhancement and implementation of technical solutions
• Design and create training material for Procurement Process for internal user.
• Execute and validate 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.
• Provide timely update on purchase order, contract and vendor master record and ensure request is attended within the SLA to stakeholder.
• 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.
• Work collaboratively with Blocked Invoices Team and other internal/external customers to assist in resolution of invoice issues.
• Assist in any other ad‑hoc task assigned by your Team Leader or Management.

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.

At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth, and impact. We’re founded on 151 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

In one of our professional roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

Qualifications/Education/Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, Engineering or related fields
• A minimum of 7 years of commercial, purchasing and reporting experience. Preferably with shared services or global environment
• Knowledge of Procure-To-Pay end to end processes preferred
• Highly organized and excellent attention to details, has strong troubleshooting skills, good decision-making, adaptable and good interpersonal skills
• Work independently with minimum guidance
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills and data maintenance skills required
• Software application competency in MS Excel (Pivot / Vlookup / Formulas), MS Power Point
• SAP & Coupa system experience is highly desirable
• Enthusiastic and ambitious self-starter with a strong drive for results
• Ability to embrace complexity, ambiguity and able to translate opportunities to experiment and simplify
• Proactive and able to work under pressure and independently. Must have high sense of responsibility and commitment
• Flexibility and adaptability to adjust of changing reporting requirements from time to time
• Experienced in Production Planning Procurement
• Able to speak, read and write Mandarin

Total Benefits

Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.com.

Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre‑existing condition restrictions. Access to an on‑site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high‑quality safety equipment.

Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.

Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

And finally, the fine print….

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of pre‑screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.

No Relocation:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.