Global Indirect Procurement [Operational Procurement] - Buyer II

Jabil; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electronics manufacturing sector is seeking a dedicated individual to manage material requirements planning (MRP). This role involves developing supply chain strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring alignment with customer needs. Suitable candidates will have strong analytical and negotiation skills, with proficiency in using technology to optimize supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to calculate discounts and perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Advanced skills in PC usage and familiarity with specific software packages.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP to align material supply with demand efficiently.
• Develop supply chain strategies tailored to customer needs.
• Communicate Jabil expectations and conduct supplier audits.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Jabil Software Packages

Job description

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 tailored to customer or Business Unit strategic materials.
• Support customer’s business needs using standard processes where possible and customized solutions when necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet customer needs. Influence customer’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil.
• Communicate Jabil expectations to suppliers. Conduct supplier audits/visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and improve the supply base. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Support and contribute to Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Re-quote and negotiate frequently 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 Jabil’s interests. Negotiate liability terms, stocking arrangements, and other agreements outside standard terms.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements.
• Enhance sourcing options by working with internal resources and customers to add preferred or strategic suppliers to the customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
• Analyze and project component purchase prices reflecting the inventory value for financial periods in Standard Costing.
• Provide input to determine competitive Quoted Cost to the Customer that maximizes Materials Price Variance (MPV).
• Optimize MPV by reducing material costs and limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM for customer authorization on additional expenses.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners to monitor, track, and improve supplier performance.
• Work with Materials Planners to ensure supplier support aligns with Jabil’s business needs.
• Adhere to safety, health, and security policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and geometric measurements.
• Apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the public.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Operate a personal computer with Windows and related software.
• Advanced skills in PC and familiarity with Jabil’s software packages.
• Write simple correspondence and understand visual aids.
• Follow simple instructions and deal with standard situations.
• Read and comprehend instructions, memos, and short correspondence.
• Perform basic arithmetic operations and interpret graphs.