Global Material Quote Analyst

Jabil; Penang; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to support new business and customer material quotation activities. This role involves developing effective relationships, managing supplier quotes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills and the ability to lead projects while working under pressure. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance procurement processes and drive continuous improvement. If you are passionate about problem-solving and delivering exceptional customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Advanced PC skills, especially in Excel, are essential for this role.
• Ability to lead projects and mentor teams on procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with management for new business opportunities.
• Drive quotes based on RFQ checklist and ensure compliance.
• Evaluate supplier performance and provide updates on quotation activities.

Skills

Project Leadership

Team Collaboration

Advanced Excel Skills

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Support new business and new customer material quotation activities.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop effective relationships with Business Unit Management to ensure that Supply Chain Management is fully involved with new business opportunities.
2. Attend quote kick-off meetings.
3. Drive quote based on RFQ checklist and commit with a delivery date to the Quote requestor based on lowest price, lowest spend, and RoHs (Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive 2002/95/EC) compliances.
4. Review all data in the entire BOM (Bill of Material) and ensure correct commodity is assigned per component description and manufacturer.
5. Prepare quote packages and solicit quotes from the supply base.
6. Maintain knowledge on materials and supply base supporting purchases at a price consistent with quality and required quantity.
7. Select and analyze for best possible pricing, lead-times, MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity), and other terms and conditions to achieve lower TCO (Total Cost Ownership).
8. Manage and develop supply base, which will provide support in quoting activities.
9. Select suppliers and analyze supplier quotes in order to provide complete best quoted cost to the quote requestor.
10. Review quotes with Global Commodity Management team and Material Quote Manager as required. Ensure the suppliers selected are consistent with any relationships/partnerships that we are attempting to establish.
11. Support and recommend alternate supply base for quoting.
12. Maintain knowledge of the information required to obtain accurate quotes from the supply base.
13. Ensure required information is available upon request from the Material Quote Manager.
14. Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
15. Evaluate supplier performance on a quarterly basis or as/when required.
16. Provide regular updates and reporting to specific sector on quotation and metrics activities.
17. Identify creative ways by streamlining process and systems.
18. Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
19. Offer new, innovative, and entrepreneurial ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes that are “best in field.”
20. Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e. Health and Safety, Quality).
21. Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is handled appropriately.
22. Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
23. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to lead projects and initiatives.
2. Ability to work well with teams and mentor on procurement processes.
3. Advanced PC skills especially in Excel with the ability to provide training and knowledge.
4. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
5. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
6. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
7. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
8. Ability to work effectively under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.