Commodity Buyer / Procurement Specialist (Based in Penang)

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed Bonus & Profit Sharing

Dental & Optical Allowances

Motor Vehicle Interest Subsidy

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance & Medical Benefits

Job summary

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd is seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist based in Penang to manage materials supply and demand, negotiate prices, and drive cost efficiencies. You will collaborate with SCM teams to align base strategies with customer needs and ensure compliance with terms and security policies.

The role requires 2+ years in purchasing, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and the ability to build supplier partnerships.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in purchasing or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient in Windows and related software; strong PC skills.
• Numerical abilities including calculations, percentages, ratios and algebra.
• Willing to relocate and based in Penang.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply base strategies aligned to customer and business unit needs.
• Source, quote, and negotiate materials to drive cost reduction and maximise value.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through audits, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Make informed sourcing decisions based on price, quality, freight, flexibility, and overall cost-benefit analysis.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners, Purchasing Managers, and SCM teams to ensure supply meets demand.
• Support and contribute to Jabil's SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Ensure compliance with pricing agreements, terms and conditions, and company security policies.
• Analyse component purchase prices and provide input on customer quotations to maximise MPV.

Skills

2+ years exp

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

PC proficiency

Windows OS

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Commodity Buyer / Procurement Specialist (Based in Penang)

Commodity Buyer / Procurement Specialist (Electronics Manufacturing Indsustry)

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Procurement Specialist to manage materials supply and demand, support supply chain strategies, and optimise overall material costs.

What You'll Do

Develop and manage supply base strategies aligned to customer and business unit needs.

Source, quote, and negotiate materials to drive cost reduction and maximise value.

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through audits, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Make informed sourcing decisions based on price, quality, freight, flexibility, and overall cost-benefit analysis.

Collaborate with Materials Planners, Purchasing Managers, and SCM teams to ensure supply meets demand.

Support and contribute to Jabil's SCM initiatives and strategies.

Ensure compliance with Jabil's pricing agreements, terms and conditions, and company security policies.

Analyse component purchase prices and provide input on customer quotations to maximise Materials Price Variance (MPV).

What We’re Looking For

Min 2 years of experience in purchasing or a related field.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and draw valid conclusions.

Good negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders effectively.

Proficient in Microsoft Windows and related software; advanced PC skills are an advantage.

Ability to work with numbers including calculations, percentages, ratios, and basic algebra.

Willing to relocate and based in Penang.

What’s In It For You

Fixed Bonus & Profit Sharing

Dental & Optical Allowances

Motor Vehicle Interest Subsidy

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance & Medical Benefits

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.