Buyer

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd in Penang is seeking a procurement professional to manage materials supply for production and prototypes, optimize pricing and lead times, and resolve quality and delivery issues. You will coordinate with commodity managers and buyers to ensure adherence to agreements and maintain data integrity across planning parameters.

The role focuses on supporting MPS/MRP processes, supplier performance, and cost optimization, with opportunities in purchasing, planning, and analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in relevant field required.
• Interest in pursuing careers in Supply Chain (Purchasing, Planning, Quote Analysis).
• Detail-oriented with data analytics skills.
• Multilingual is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and action materials supply to meet demand.
• Analyze and execute MRP to ensure on-time delivery and address supply issues.
• Disposition non-conforming, excess, obsolete, and high-stock materials.
• Issue POs and negotiate pricing/terms with suppliers.
• Maintain master data and purchasing planning parameters.
• Monitor and improve supplier delivery and quality performance.

Skills

Detail-oriented in data analytics

Multilingual

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business Management/ Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain, Communication, Data Analytics and Statistics

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Job Summary

Procure all components necessary to support production or prototype builds. In conjunction, responsibilities include accomplishing the best possible pricing, lead time agreements, resolution of quality issues, delivery and inventory levels.

Job Description

1 Plan, schedule, and action materials supply to equal demand.

1.1 Participate in decision making of MPS (Master Production Schedule) loading through proper materials sizing.

1.2 Analyze, maintain, and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). Continuously monitor and verify materials pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements. Identify and appropriately address materials supply issues.

1.3 Ensure materials availability to support production per the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to Production.

1.4 Effectively manage materials requirement changes resulting from Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and product End of Life (EOL).

1.5 Disposition non-conforming, excess, obsolete, and/or high stock materials in a timely manner. A – a

2 Support optimize overall cost of materials.

2.1 Issue Purchase Orders to pricing, terms & conditions that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil Commodity Managers and Buyers. Ensure suppliers’ adherence to established agreements.

2.2 Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers.

2.3 Maintain integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters to minimize material liability and to balance the cost of procurement with inventory investment levels.

2.4 Monitor and continuously improve supplier’s delivery and quality performance. Address and resolve recurring or critical issues by utilizing corrective action tools and additional resources.

2.5 Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies.

2.6 Provide inputs to drive and execute Jabil’s commodity and pricing strategy. Work closely with Buyers, Commodity Managers, & SCM. Provide feedback on supplier performance and Jabil’s strategies.

2.7 Minimize materials freight expenses for Jabil.

3 Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

CRITICAL focus areas

3.1 Understand the fundamentals and principles of MRP.

3.2 Clearly understand, execute, and provide feedback on Jabil Supply Chain Management (SCM) and pricing strategies.

3.3 All materials in stock and on order are pegged to customer-authorized purchases.

3.4 Supplier delivery, quality, and service performance meets or exceeds SCM expectations.

3.5 Purchasing planning parameters and Purchase Order (PO) data are 100% accurate.

3.6 Meet or exceed and continuously improve on related performance metrics objectives:

• Days of Supply, Potential Excess, Potential Obsolete Materials,
• High Stocks, RTV (Return to Vendor)

3.7 Other applicable metrics as defined by Workcell or Purchasing Manager

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management/ Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain, Communication, Data Analytics and Statistics, or any relevant field of study
• Interest in exploring careers with Supply Chain Department (Purchasing, Planning, Quote Analysis)
• Detail-oriented in data analytics
• Multilingual is an added advantage

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Job Summary

Procure all components necessary to support production or prototype builds. In conjunction, responsibilities include accomplishing the best possible pricing, lead time agreements, resolution of quality issues, delivery and inventory levels.

Job Description

1 Plan, schedule, and action materials supply to equal demand.

1.1 Participate in decision making of MPS (Master Production Schedule) loading through proper materials sizing.

1.2 Analyze, maintain, and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). Continuously monitor and verify materials pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements. Identify and appropriately address materials supply issues.

1.3 Ensure materials availability to support production per the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to Production.

1.4 Effectively manage materials requirement changes resulting from Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and product End of Life (EOL).

1.5 Disposition non-conforming, excess, obsolete, and/or high stock materials in a timely manner. A – a

2 Support optimize overall cost of materials.

2.1 Issue Purchase Orders to pricing, terms & conditions that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil Commodity Managers and Buyers. Ensure suppliers’ adherence to established agreements.

2.2 Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers.

2.3 Maintain integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters to minimize material liability and to balance the cost of procurement with inventory investment levels.

2.4 Monitor and continuously improve supplier’s delivery and quality performance. Address and resolve recurring or critical issues by utilizing corrective action tools and additional resources.

2.5 Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies.

2.6 Provide inputs to drive and execute Jabil’s commodity and pricing strategy. Work closely with Buyers, Commodity Managers, & SCM. Provide feedback on supplier performance and Jabil’s strategies.

2.7 Minimize materials freight expenses for Jabil.

3 Adhere to all company policies and procedures.

CRITICAL focus areas

3.1 Understand the fundamentals and principles of MRP.

3.2 Clearly understand, execute, and provide feedback on Jabil Supply Chain Management (SCM) and pricing strategies.

3.3 All materials in stock and on order are pegged to customer-authorized purchases.

3.4 Supplier delivery, quality, and service performance meets or exceeds SCM expectations.

3.5 Purchasing planning parameters and Purchase Order (PO) data are 100% accurate.

3.6 Meet or exceed and continuously improve on related performance metrics objectives:

• External materials downtime
• Days of Supply, Potential Excess, Potential Obsolete Materials,
• High Stocks, RTV (Return to Vendor)

3.7 Other applicable metrics as defined by Workcell or Purchasing Manager

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor Degree in Business Management/ Administration, Logistics and Supply Chain, Communication, Data Analytics and Statistics, or any relevant field of study
• Interest in exploring careers with Supply Chain Department (Purchasing, Planning, Quote Analysis)
• Detail-oriented in data analytics
• Multilingual is an added advantage

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Jabil is a global manufacturing company with over 140,000 employees across 100 locations in 25+ countries. While we’re not a household name, we make products for 300 of the world’s biggest brands in industries like healthcare, packaging, smartphones, automotive, and home appliances. At Jabil, we aim to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We leverage extensive market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and global supply chain insights to drive success for leading brands and create a positive impact for our people, communities, and the environment.

Jabil is a global manufacturing company with over 140,000 employees across 100 locations in 25+ countries. While we’re not a household name, we make products for 300 of the world’s biggest brands in industries like healthcare, packaging, smartphones, automotive, and home appliances. At Jabil, we aim to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We leverage extensive market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing expertise, and global supply chain insights to drive success for leading brands and create a positive impact for our people, communities, and the environment.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.