Direct Procurement Specialist

Company Description

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company's applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.1 billion in 2016. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

 

ABOUT AVERY DENNISON YONGLE

Yongle Tape, an Avery Dennison company, is a recognized leader in PVC and cloth tapes used for wire harnessing and insulation applications across the automotive, electrical, and industrial sectors. Our products support critical performance and safety requirements in demanding environments, providing reliable solutions for manufacturers worldwide.

Yongle operates manufacturing facilities in Hebei, China, and Shah Alam, Malaysia, supporting customers across regional and global markets with high-quality adhesive tape solutions.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Direct Procurement Specialist/Executive supports the daily operational activities required to secure raw materials and components for production. With 1–3 years of experience, this role focuses on executing purchase orders (POs), tracking material delivery timelines, monitoring inventory levels, and conducting initial supplier data analysis. The goal is to ensure 100% supply continuity for the manufacturing line.

Key Responsibilities

• PO Execution & Tracking: Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders (POs) within the ERP system. Track shipments to ensure on-time delivery.

• Expediting & Supply Continuity: Proactively follow up with suppliers regarding delayed shipments or lead-time bottlenecks; escalate critical shortages to senior management.

• Data Maintenance: Maintain accurate master data in the ERP system, including current pricing, lead times, safety stock levels, and supplier contact details.

• Invoice & Quality Resolution: Coordinate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice price discrepancies and work with Quality Assurance to handle supplier material returns (RMA process).

• Supplier Performance Tracking: Compile monthly supplier scorecard data, tracking KPIs such as On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery and defect rates.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain coordination, or inventory management.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with an ERP system (SAP) is highly advantageous.

• Competencies: Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, clear communication, and basic problem-solving skills.

• Fluent in written and spoken English and Malay to effectively coordinate with diverse internal departments and local vendors. Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus to manage relationships with regional service providers.

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