Job Description

Procurement, Team Lead \xe2\x80\x93 Procure to Pay



Your Job:

Reporting to the Process Manager, 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 to 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, Team Lead \xe2\x80\x93 Procure to Pay 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:

People Management:

• Provide clear leadership and direction around day-to-day management of the team\xe2\x80\x99s work;
• Ensure that individual team members are appropriately supported and the team\xe2\x80\x99s case load is appropriately resourced to deliver timely, quality and value add purchasing services;
• Manage communications and the flow of information to and from the team so that individual team members are kept informed of and are aligned to company\xe2\x80\x99s strategy and priorities;
• Participate in recruitment, induction and development of new employees in the purchasing team.
• Become an active member of the Leadership team of the company
• Proactively seek innovative ways to improve the procurement processes, cycle times, and customer service level

Procurement & Strategies:

• Ensure no downtime for procurement operations on day-to-day basis by overseeing daily procurement operations such as PR -PO conversion, PO acknowledgement, shipment monitoring
• Generate ideas and drive specific procurement initiatives to standardize and simplify processes to benefit both regional and global organization
• Work very closely with the team to resolve difficulties arising in the placement and delivery of purchase orders in an efficient and timely manner for all services
• Identify areas of opportunity and lead the team to deliver CI ideas and productivity.

Operation Excellence:

• Strong understanding of "One Procurement" category strategies and work on projects that impact the "One Procurement" team, work with internal Business Partners to harmonize specifications and decrease complexity e.g. by reducing the PR-PO turnaround cycle
• Challenge existing practices and make recommendations concerning improvement to standardizing and streamlining processes
• Provide timely analysis and resolution to issues relating to invoicing and order placement.
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise. Act as a lead, coordinating work but may not be a supervisor
• Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement to increase operational excellence and improve documentation of processes
• Support Operational & vendor issues, solves complex problems
• PO change management and evaluate the cause for change.
• Ensuring all KPIs are met / exceeded, monthly update to line manager is required

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.)
• Support the optimum use of procurement tools and systems e.g. Supplier Portal
• Perform job responsibilities in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Help to guide internal customers and suppliers in proper procedures to maintain the same ethical standards. Demonstrate strong ethics at all times even in the face of country culture with conflicting practices

Essential Requirements:

• At least 5 -7 years working experience of which at least 3 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in people and process management
• A history of delivery of high quality purchasing services and information analysis and reporting
• Excellent command of English Language (mandatory request)
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, economics or related field.
• SAP / Coupa / Ariba / Taulia system knowledge
• Expertise in procurement methodologies and processes as well as negotiation tactics
• Strong knowledge of business, finance and supply chain concepts
• Strong attention to details and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Competency in computer applications, especially MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; knowledge of SAP MM of advantage
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a team

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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