Penang-Based Commodity Buyer — Sourcing & Cost Optimisation

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

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.