Indirect Purchasing Executive (Malaysia)

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsible for daily purchasing activities for Indirect Material and to support the operations teams in getting the right products at the specific lead time and specifications to ensure continuous supply at optimum costs.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Actively participate and commit in the full procurement cycle, from sourcing, analysis, negotiation, presentation for approval, issuing purchase order, follow up, delivery, verifying invoices and any matters related to shipping packing list and custom declaration.

•  Plan, formulate, lead and control Procurement Policies and Guidelines by way of improving the overall procurement process through structured procurement tools and SOPs to ensure targeted synergistic benefits and financial savings are achieved

• Perform & manage cost saving initiatives with effective sourcing, good analytical and negotiation skills to ensure saving targets achieves.

• To work closely and effective communication with cross-functional team, MY plant & Asean DCs

• Prepare & perform supplier performance evaluation annually & monthly report on a timely manner

• Supplier relationship management - be the window of contact between company and 

• suppliers

• Perform RPF/RPQ activities, Pricing & product code maintenance

• Maintain proper filling  and supplier database update

• Other job functions as and when required by the department

• Diploma/ Degree in any related field.

• 5 years + related experience preferred with buying/purchasing experience.

• Exposure in handling projects, purchase of packaging materials, machineries, spare parts, facilities & utilities items.

• Well versed in purchasing techniques and assisting in vendor selection with excellent negotiation skills.

• Positive attitude to learn and take up new challenges.

• Independent and able to work with minimum supervision.

• Fast learner and adaptable on different site conditions.

• Good analytical skill, project leading,  problem solving & communication skill

• Required skills: Ms Excel, Google sheet, Google slide

• Language request: English, Mandarin, Malay