Buyer I

Jabil; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the materials management sector is seeking a detailed-oriented Supply Chain Manager to oversee material supply and optimize costs. The successful candidate will develop supplier strategies, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and enhance sourcing options to support customer needs. This role demands strong analytical and negotiation skills, alongside collaboration to ensure Jabil’s operational success.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate discounts, commissions, and percentages.
• Effectively present information and respond to inquiries.
• Advanced skills in PC operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply chain strategies tailored to customer needs.
• Communicate expectations to suppliers and conduct audits.
• Optimize materials cost and negotiate terms.

Skills

Basic algebra

Geometry

Effective communication

Data collection

Basic arithmetic

Tools

Jabil’s software packages

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

• Develop supply base and supply chain strategies tailored to customer or Business Unit strategic materials.
• 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.
• Communicate Jabil expectations to suppliers. Conduct supplier audits, visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and improve the supply base. Gather feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Support and contribute to Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Quote new and existing materials. Coordinate with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Re-quote and negotiate frequently to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
• Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefits, including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions that protect Jabil’s interests. Negotiate liability terms, stocking arrangements, and other agreements outside standard terms.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements.
• Enhance sourcing options by working with internal resources and customers to add preferred or strategic suppliers to the customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
• Analyze and project component purchase prices reflecting inventory value for financial periods in Standard Costing.
• Provide input to determine competitive quoted costs to customers, maximizing Materials Price Variance (MPV).
• 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.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners to monitor, track, and improve supplier performance.
• Work with Materials Planners to ensure supplier support for Jabil’s business needs.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and security procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the public.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Operate a personal computer with Windows and related software.
• Advanced skills in PC and familiarity with Jabil’s software packages.
• Write simple correspondence and understand visual aids.
• Follow simple instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Read and understand instructions, memos, and short correspondence.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations and interpret graphs.