Buyer

Jabil; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An advanced technology company is seeking a professional to manage MRP and optimize material costs in Penang. This role involves developing supply chain strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring the overall efficiency of materials management. Candidates should possess strong problem-solving and mathematical skills, along with proficiency in relevant software and effective presentation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate figures like discounts and percentages.
• Effective presentation skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with PCs and advanced PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP to align material supply with demand.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers.
• Support supply chain strategies and customer needs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Mathematics

Tools

Jabil software packages

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Develop supply base and Supply Chain strategies tailored to customer or Business Unit Strategic materials.
2. Support customer’s business needs using standard processes where possible and customized solutions when necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet customer needs. Influence customer’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil.
3. Communicate Jabil expectations to suppliers. Conduct supplier audits, visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and improve the supply base. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
4. Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
5. Quote new and existing materials. Collaborate with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Re-quote and negotiate frequently to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
6. Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit, considering price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.
7. Negotiate terms and conditions that protect Jabil’s and its customers’ interests. Negotiate liability terms, stocking arrangements, and other agreements outside standard terms.
8. Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements.
9. Improve sourcing options by working with internal resources and customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to the customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
10. Analyze and project component purchase prices reflecting inventory value in Standard Costing.
11. Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive and maximizes Materials Price Variance (MPV).
12. Continuously optimize MPV by reducing material costs and limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customer authorization for additional expenses incurred on their behalf.
13. Collaborate with Materials Planners to monitor, track, and improve suppliers’ performance.
14. Work with Materials Planners to ensure supplier support for Jabil’s business needs.
15. Adhere to all safety, health, and security procedures and regulations.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
2. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
3. Effective presentation skills and ability to respond to questions from managers, clients, and the public.
4. Problem-solving skills including data collection, analysis, and drawing valid conclusions.
5. Proficiency with personal computers, Windows OS, and related software.
6. Advanced PC skills, including knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
7. Ability to write simple correspondence and understand visual aids.
8. Ability to follow simple instructions and deal with standardized situations.
9. Reading comprehension skills for instructions, memos, and correspondence.
10. Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and interpretation of graphs.

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