Sr Buyer

Jabil; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to optimize material costs and manage purchasing staff. The role involves analyzing purchase prices, developing sourcing strategies, and improving supplier performance. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills with managers and clients.
• Proficiency in PC operations and related software.
• Advanced skills in Jabil's software packages.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Purchasing staff and manage material optimization.
• Analyze purchase prices and provide feedback on supplier performance.
• Support Jabil SCM initiatives and develop Supply Chain strategies.

Skills

Presentation Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Data Collection

Analytical Skills

Tools

Jabil's Software Packages

Windows OS

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for optimizing the overall cost of materials, developing supply base and Supply Chain strategies, negotiating pricing, terms, and agreements for materials that are strategic or specific to the Business Unit. Supervisory responsibility for Purchasing staff within the workcell.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in the Standard Costing process.
• Assist hiring managers by participating in recruiting and hiring activities.
• Ensure that workcell Purchasing staff is given proper training, tools, and resources to execute their job functions. Develop and facilitate workcell-specific training.
• Optimize the overall cost of materials.
• Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Improve sourcing options by working with internal resources and customers to add preferred or strategic suppliers to the customer's Approved Manufacturer's List (AML).
• Provide input to determine quoted costs that are competitive and maximize Materials Price Variance (MPV).
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing costs and limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV, working with Business Unit Managers to obtain customer authorization for additional expenses.
• Monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers' performance regarding cost, delivery, and quality.
• Manage materials that are specific to the Business Unit and/or strategic.
• Understand suppliers' capabilities, market trends, and technologies for assigned commodities.
• Communicate expectations to suppliers, conduct audits, certifications, and performance reviews to improve the supply base.
• Develop Supply Chain strategies tailored to customer or Business Unit needs, influencing customer strategies to leverage Jabil's strengths.
• Work with Materials Quote Analysts to quote and negotiate costs for new and existing materials, selecting suppliers based on cost and benefits.
• Negotiate terms and conditions to protect Jabil's interests, including liability, stocking arrangements, and other agreements outside standard terms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Job Qualifications

  Knowledge Requirements

  • Effective presentation and communication skills with managers, clients, and the public.
  • Problem-solving, data collection, and analysis skills.
  • Proficiency in PC operations, Windows OS, and related software.
  • Advanced skills in Jabil’s software packages.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence and understand visual aids.
  • Ability to follow simple instructions and deal with standard situations.
  • Basic arithmetic and graph interpretation skills.

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