(Senior) Buyer

Jabil; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Penang is seeking a skilled candidate to manage supplier relationships and optimize material supply. The role involves leading division projects, handling customer communications, and ensuring the company meets its supply chain goals. Applicants should have strong purchasing knowledge, communication skills in English and Mandarin, and the ability to adapt in a dynamic environment. This position requires effective problem-solving skills and a focus on optimizing overall costs.

Qualifications

• Full purchasing knowledge and experience on processes, systems, and tools.
• Familiarity with NPI flow and the importance of KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead division and manage projects and customer communications.
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct performance reviews.
• Develop supply base strategies specific to customer needs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills in English and Mandarin

Ability to adapt to changes

Job description

Summary of Role

• Lead division and/or multiple division projects and customer communication on shortages, projects, and manage open issues.
• Handle several types of commodities.
• Manage supplier relationships (including supply constrains or unstable suppliers).
• Act as project leader or project PIC.

Job Requirements

• Familiar with NPI flow.
• Full purchasing knowledge and experience on processes, systems, tools, computer, office software operation.
• Good communication skills and workable English and Mandarin in both written and spoken forms.
• Understand the importance of KPIs and is result-driven.
• Problem solving skills.
• Agile and can adapt to changes.

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 that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.
• Support customer’s business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs. Influence customer’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil.
• Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers. Conduct supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
• Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Frequently re-quote and negotiate 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 the best interest of Jabil and its customers. Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms and conditions.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil.
• Improve sourcing options by working with Jabil’s internal resources and customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
• Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.
• Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV).
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners and monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with Materials Planners to ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of Jabil.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.