Buyer I, II & Sr (Penang Island & Batu Kawan)

Jabil; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Malaysia seeks a Procurement/Materials Specialist to manage MRP and optimize material costs. You will develop supply strategies, collaborate with Purchasing and SCM, audit suppliers, and negotiate pricing to improve total cost of ownership.

Strong arithmetic, algebra, and communication skills are essential. Educational requirements include a degree or diploma with purchasing experience, with a minimum of several years in procurement.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts and percentages.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers and clients.
• Ability to define problems, gather data, and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply base and supply chain strategies for customers or business units.
• Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to meet customer needs.
• Conduct supplier audits, certifications, and performance reviews.
• Support and input to improve Jabil SCM initiatives.
• Quote new and existing materials and negotiate prices to reduce costs.
• Decide sourcing terms based on total cost and service.
• Ensure pricing and terms align with international agreements.

Skills

Figure calculations

Algebra & geometry

Presentation skills

Problem solving

PC proficiency

Jabil software knowledge

Written communication

Data interpretation

Multi-tasking

Education

Minimum Degree in Purchasing or related field

Diploma with purchasing experience

SPM with purchasing experience

Tools

Windows OS

Jabil software packages

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

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 that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.
• Support customer’s business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs. Influence customer’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil.
• Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers. Conduct supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
• Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of Jabil and its customers. Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms and conditions.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil.
• Improve sourcing options by working with Jabil’s internal resources and customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
• Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.
• Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV).
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners and monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with Materials Planners to ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of Jabil.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Educational requirement Minimum Degree with 2 years related experience in Purchasing Diploma with more than 4 years of related experience in Purchasing SPM with Minimum of 8 years experience in Purchasing

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.

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