Commodity Buyer

Agilent Technologies, Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. in Malaysia seeks a procurement professional to manage global material sourcing and ensure supply continuity for high-technology production. You will collaborate with R&D for NPI projects and oversee supplier performance and SAP/Ariba processes.

Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years in procurement, strong analytical skills, and fluent English. This full-time role requires collaboration with global teams and adherence to compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent.
• 3–6 years procurement/supply management experience.
• Experience with SAP and Ariba; strong analytical skills.
• Fluent in English language (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Proactively manage procurement of materials from a global supply base.
• Assure procurement and inventory management of high-tech materials and services.
• Coordinate sourcing for NPI projects with R&D and manage supplier relationships.
• Establish and monitor supplier performance; develop commodity plans.
• Manage forecasting, order release, and inventory controls including SAP parameters.
• Collaborate with global teams to implement the commodity strategy.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Inventory analytics tools

Job description

Job Description Responsibilities

1. Proactively manage the procurement of materials from a global supply base. These materials are distributed to various locations to support the worldwide requirements. The primary responsibility of this position is managing the assurance of supply of these materials. Accountability is from product introduction through product obsolescence.
2. Assure the procurement and inventory management of high technology or life sciences production materials, equipment and/or services in accordance with supply chain optimization and management objectives.
3. Coordinate material sourcing for new product introduction (NPI) projects, in collaboration with R&D. Establish and manage supplier relationships including prices, monitoring supplier performance, selecting/analyzing the supply base and developing and executing the commodity plans.
4. Assurance of Supply and Supplier Relationships: Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with suppliers. Set clear delivery expectations and manage to these expectations. Manage the material forecasting to suppliers. Expedite to ensure continual flow of materials.
5. Material and Order Management: Analyze MRP for accuracy and provide feedback to Planning. Determine the order release methodology to be used to control orders. Establish and maintain SAP part parameters. (Material Master, Source List, Information Records and Inventory Controls). Resolve material disruptions issues. Complete a root cause analysis. Develop and implement inventory management plans for assigned parts. Manage inventory accuracy for consignment materials used for subcontracted assemblies at suppliers' locations. Maintain purchase order regulatory compliance. (SOX compliance). Maintain cost standards and analyze variances in SAP. Effectively manage part piece price. (e.g. volume discounts, payment terms, process improvements).
6. Work closely with global counterparts to meet operational needs. Participate in the development and implementation of the commodity strategy.

Qualifications

Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration or equivalent. Typically, 3~6 years procurement/supply management experience; preferably with experience in sourcing direct or indirect materials. Experienced in SAP, Ariba, procurement, analytical skills/tools to evaluate inventory levels. Strong interpersonal skills and is able to work independently to achieve desired results. Fluent in English language both spoken and written.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required

Occasional

Occasional Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: Manufacturing

Vision & Culture

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