Direct Procurement Specialist

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.

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 role requires basic technical understanding of chemical raw materials (including chemical molecular structures) to effectively source and manage production inputs. 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.
• Chemical Sourcing & Technical Expertise: Manage sourcing of chemical raw materials by interpreting technical molecular specifications, ensuring material compliance, and collaborating with R&D or Quality teams to vet new chemical suppliers.
• 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.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain coordination, or inventory management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, 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.
• Technical Chemical Knowledge: Ability to interpret chemical specifications and molecule data to identify and source correct raw materials.
• 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.