Commodity Buyer - Procurement Specialist (Based in Penang)

Jabil; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Allowance

Phone Allowance

Fixed Bonus & Profit Sharing

Dental & Optical Allowances

Motor Vehicle Interest Subsidy

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Insurance & Medical Benefits

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Procurement Specialist (Electronics Manufacturing) to manage material supply and demand and optimize overall costs. The role emphasizes supplier collaboration, strategic sourcing, and cost variance analysis.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in purchasing, strong data interpretation, and negotiation skills. The position requires comfort with numbers, and relocation to Penang is anticipated.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in purchasing or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Windows and related software; advanced PC skills are an advantage.
• Ability to work with numbers including calculations, percentages, and ratios.

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 and performance reviews.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners, Purchasing Managers, and SCM teams to ensure supply meets demand.
• Support and contribute to Jabil's SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Analyse component purchase prices and provide input on customer quotations to maximise MPV.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

MS Office

Data interpretation

Willing to relocate

Tools

Excel

ERP exposure

Job description

Commodity Buyer - Procurement Specialist (Based in Penang)

Commodity Buyer / Procurement Specialist (Electronics Manufacturing Indsustry)

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.

About the Role

• 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

• Meal Allowance

• Phone Allowance

• Fixed Bonus & Profit Sharing

• Dental & Optical Allowances

• Motor Vehicle Interest Subsidy

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Insurance & Medical Benefits