Assistant Purchasing Specialist

About the Position

Assistant Purchasing Specialist

Guangzhou, China

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com. AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, BANGLADESH, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.

The Assistant Purchasing Specialist is responsible for the daily execution of purchasing orders, monitoring delivery schedules, and maintaining active supplier communication and management. This role plays a key part in quality issue resolution, ensuring materials are delivered on time and to exact quality standards, maintaining supply chain stability, and supporting the smooth implementation of company production and operational plans.

Responsibilities

• Handle the processing and execution of local and overseas purchasing orders, including delivery date tracking and progress control.
• Manage quality complaints in accordance with company standards and procedures, following up on feedback from customers and production departments.
• Drive suppliers to complete rectification, rework, replacement, and claims to continuously elevate supplier quality performance.
• Maintain daily communication and foster strong working relationships with existing suppliers.
• Conduct regular comprehensive evaluations on supplier reliability, quality performance, and service levels, following up on required improvement implementations.
• Support the broader procurement team and complete other related tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• College degree or above in a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant working experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• High level of integrity and honesty, accompanied by strong communication and analytical skills.
• Good command of written English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong team spirit and effective interpersonal coordination capability.
• Proactive, responsible, detail-oriented, logical, and able to work effectively under pressure.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions.
• Be part of a company recognized as one of the best places to work in Asia.
• Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.

About the Company

Avery Dennison Corporation is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.