Job Description

Procurement Tactical Buyer II - (Global Business Services)



Your Job:

Ensure reliable supply of assigned technical materials, equipment and services at competitive terms and the required level of quality based on a sound procurement strategy for all relevant sites in Asia Pacific in close alignment with the needs of internal Business Partners across the sub-region and in accordance with internal and external regulations. This position will also provide a centralized, key role in the successful interaction between Procurement and internal and external customers to ensure an efficient process application for obtaining and managing the materials needed for manufacturing a product and service delivery.

In your Procurement Tactical Buyer II - (Global Business Services) role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

About Us:

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we\'re proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.

Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world. Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.

Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.

Led by Purpose. Driven by You

Role Overview & Primary Accountabilities:

Sourcing, Negotiation, Contract and Vendor Management (S2C) \xe2\x80\x93 LVS Limit:

• Independently prepare and conduct negotiations with suppliers for assigned materials and services as per preferred vendor list provided by the local procurement team.
• Conduct S2C support in close collaboration with Local Buyer
• Work with internal Business Partners to harmonize specifications and decrease complexity e.g. by reducing the number of suppliers.
• Perform parts of RFQ preparation and conduct RFQ execution
• Coordinate supplier onboarding with comply to K-C Vendor Due diligence and manage supplier performance evaluation.
• Achieve cost saving target and increase company working capital.
• Provide timely analysis and resolution to issues relating to invoicing and order placement.
• To involve/drive project, SR request, CI activity, Tactical process enhancement and etc.
• Schedule status meetings to update the management of ongoing activities, detailing the status of each task, issues, or problems requiring review, coordination, and projected completion dates for tasks and activities.
• Assist in any other ad-hoc task assigned by your Team Leader or Management.

Compliance and Processes:

• Ensure that all procurement activities are in compliance with relevant policies and procedures and documented properly to achieve excellent and consistent quality of work results, avoid compliance issues and allow for traceability of actions. Included activities:
• Execute procurement activities in line with policies and procedures (e.g. KC Procurement Guideline, company procedures, Code of Conduct, trade controls, etc.)
• Quarterly reviewing of Procurement SOP to ensure document is align with Regional/Global procedures and policy.
• Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement to increase operational excellence and improve documentation of processes
• Challenge existing practices and make recommendations concerning improvement to standardizing and streamlining processes
• Support the optimum use of procurement tools and systems e.g. Supplier Portal

Essential Requirements:

• Min. diploma/degree in engineering (especially mechanical, electrical), Qualification in business management or supply chain will be of advantage
• Minimum 3-5 years\xe2\x80\x99 work experience in procurement of technical materials / services, engineering or similar areas
• Excellent oral and written communication in English, additional proficiency in any one of the languages Mandarin, Korean, Thai and Bahasa Indonesia are of advantage
• SAP system / Ariba / Taulia knowledge
• Expertise in procurement methodologies and processes as well as negotiation tactics
• Good knowledge of business, finance, and supply chain concepts
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Competency in computer applications, especially MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Visio; knowledge of SAP MM of advantage.

About You:

You\xe2\x80\x99re driven to 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\xe2\x80\x99re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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.

What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer:

Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.

To Be Considered:

Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.

In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - .

Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited with as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA!

Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as \'World\'s Best Employer\' 2021, 2022!

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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability 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.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role\xe2\x80\x99s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location Malaysia - Petaling Jaya

Additional Locations

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time

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