Commodity Manager

Jabil Sdn Bhd (Global Business Center); George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Sdn Bhd (Global Business Center) seeks a seasoned professional to develop, implement and measure a Global Commodity Strategy aligned with business units and corporate goals. You will lead commodity strategies, supplier base development, and price management to support supply chain needs.

The role requires deep knowledge of assigned commodities, contract negotiations, and a solid grasp of financials and MRP.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of assigned commodity(s) both technical and commercial
• Contract management and negotiations (Purchase Agreement, Inventory management initiatives etc…)
• Basic finance (understand and evaluate a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow statement)
• Understanding of MRP
• Know the supply base management teams of assigned commodity(s)
• Cost to manufacture commodity(s) assigned
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and measure a Global Commodity Strategy and Business plan that fully meets the needs of our Business Sectors, BU and Corporation
• Negotiate supplier Contracts
• Analyze market conditions and implement supply chain strategies to assure supply and price competitiveness
• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management
• Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate

Skills

Commodity knowledge

Contract negotiations

Finance basics

MRP knowledge

Supplier management

Cost modeling

Communication to leadership

Data analysis

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Develop, implement and measure a Global Commodity Strategy that fully meets the supply chain needs of our Business Sectors, Business Units and Corporation (i.e. commodity strategies, supply base development, Global infrastructure, price management etc.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement and measure a Global Commodity Strategy and Business plan that fully meets the needs of our Business Sectors, BU and Corporation (i.e. commodity strategies, supply base development, Global infrastructure, price management etc.)
• Demonstrate expertise in assigned commodities and fully competent in all aspects of supply chain Management including commodities not directly assigned.
• Adhere to Global Commodity infrastructure that supports Jabil’s business and growth plans.
• Develop the supply base to exceed the goals and objectives of Jabil and the supply chain management team
• Ensure the commodity supply base adheres to Jabil standards of Corporate Social Responsibilities including but not limited to Environmental, Ethical, Legislative, and Regulatory requirements
• Market Jabil’s Supply Chain Management expertise both internally and externally
• Negotiate supplier Contracts
• Analyze market conditions and implement supply chain strategies to assure supply and price competitiveness
• Be a leader in ensuring that Jabil maximizes our purchase leverage for the best total cost of ownership
• Aggressively negotiate absolute best pricing, terms and conditions
• Develop a cost modeling tool to determine true component value of assigned commodity(s)
• Develop effective relationships with Business Unit Management to ensure that Supply Chain Management is fully involved with new business opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
• Offer new, innovative, entrepreneurial ideas, practices and processes that drive continuous improvement to Jabil’s supply chain goals and objectives
• Set annual goals and objectives that ensure commodities managed meet and exceed supply chain metric targets
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
• Periodically “get down in the trenches” to rehabilitate troubled plants. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times. Lead by example; “Walk the talk.”
• Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.
• Ensure the efficient and timely exchange of knowledge and information within the Jabil Corporation to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• In depth knowledge of assigned commodity(s) both technical and commercial
• Contract management and negotiations (Purchase Agreement, Inventory management initiatives etc…)
• Basic finance (understand and evaluate a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow statement)
• Understanding of MRP
• Know the supply base management teams of assigned commodity(s)
• Cost to manufacture commodity(s) assigned
• 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.

Additional Job Description

• Facility & Service - taking care building construction and building maintenance (Civil work, MEP, hook-up, facility maintenance etc)
• Automation & Equipment - electronics assembly, testing, prefer to have similar electronics industry experiences (PCB/PCBA)

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.