Sourcing Associate

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.

Position Title: Sourcing Associate

Location: Klang, Malaysia
 

POSITION OVERVIEW

Your responsibilities include assurance of supply, superior cost management and uncompromising stewardship in support of our internal and external customers. System responsibility including, but not limited to price updates, invoice discrepancy resolution, and vendor registration. You will also have additional support including a variety of project-related work and daily management tasks related to material sourcing and price reconciliation. Focus will be on day-to-day activities vital to running the business and you will report to a more senior member of the sourcing team and directly support 1-3 managers/directors.

PRIMARY DUTIES

30%- 60% of Sourcing Support

20%-100% of Transactional – System Work

Responsibilities include the following:-

Transactional: Updating Pricing, Invoice Resolution, System Support. Perform data gathering and analysis related to Procurement policies, processes and tools.

Sourcing Support: First line of contact with Plants and Suppliers to resolve payment issue. Assist Request for Quotes, Bid Analysis, Volume Tracking for Rebates, and against contracts for compliance with business commitments. Prepare metrics and analysis for Sourcing function dashboard.

Additional: 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in any related disciplines.

At least 2 years of working experience in any related function.

Experienced in SAP system is an added advantage.

Fluency in both oral and written communications in English and Mandarin (Role requires candidate to deal with Mandarin speaking counterparts).

Strong desire and innate capability to learn.

Attention to details, problem solving capabilities, strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Training Provided: Basic Sourcing Training and Detailed Policy Training, Specific System Training or any additional training specific to the role required for proficiency.