Buyer Assistant L1

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Klang, Selangor
Junior
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Buyer Assistant L1 supports Sourcing Managers by handling transactional tasks, such as updating pricing and invoice resolution, and serves as the first line of contact for suppliers. Responsibilities include data gathering, analysis related to procurement, and ensuring compliance with sourcing policies.
Summary Generated by Built In

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES

0%                         Sourcing

30%- 60%             Sourcing Support

20%-100%           Transactional – System Work

Responsibilities could include the following in support of 1-3 Sourcing Managers

  • 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 issues, Assistance with 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.
  • Additionally:  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

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent, or 2+ years experience in Sourcing related function is a plus.
  • Fluency in both oral and written communications in English, Mandarin and Malay
  • SAP and e-procurement tools skills is an advantage
  • Strong desire and innate capability to learn.
  • Skills: attention to detail, problem solving capabilities, strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.
  • Training Provided:  Basic Sourcing Training and Detailed Policy Training, Specific System Training. 
  • Plus any training specific to the role required for proficiency.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:
  • Responsive to Change    Refocuses efforts in a positive “how can we get this done?” manner
  • Individually Accountable for Results  Focuses on work effort that is strategically
    aligned and has impact
  • Models Collaboration &Commitment  Focuses on team success before individual success
  • Demonstrates Operational Excellence    Continually looks for new & better ways to get things done
  • Demonstrates Effective Self Management  Values guidance while assuming responsibility for development

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with systems, good skills with Microsoft Word and Excel, experience with ERP systems. Previous Shared Services experience will be valued.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.

Top Skills

Excel
Microsoft Word
SAP
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The Company
5,037 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1887

What We Do

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives.

Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value.

At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries.

And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities

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