Buyer

Jabil; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and optimize cost strategies. You will develop relationships with suppliers, ensure operational excellence, and lead initiatives for continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency. Join a dynamic team where your skills in negotiation and strategic planning will contribute significantly to success.

Qualifications

• Ability to present information effectively to managers and clients.
• Proficiency in problem-solving including data collection and conclusion drawing.
• Ability to perform basic calculations related to discounts, percentages, and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP to align materials supply with demand.
• Develop supply chain strategies and collaborate with suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Tools

Windows OS

Jabil’s 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 needs or for 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, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
• Quote new and existing materials. Collaborate 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, considering price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions that protect Jabil’s and its customers’ interests. Negotiate liability terms, stocking arrangements, and other agreements outside standard terms.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as Worldwide Purchasing Agreements.
• Enhance sourcing options by working with internal resources and customers to add suppliers to the customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
• Analyze and project component purchase prices reflecting inventory value for financial periods in Standard Costing.
• Provide input to determine competitive Quoted Cost to the Customer while maximizing Materials Price Variance (MPV).
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing material costs and limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customer approval for additional expenses incurred on their behalf.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners to monitor, track, and provide feedback on supplier performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with Materials Planners to ensure supplier support aligns with overall business needs.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and security procedures and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements

• Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and measurements such as area and volume.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to groups including managers, clients, and the public.
• Problem-solving skills including data collection, fact establishment, and conclusion drawing.
• Proficiency with personal computers, Windows OS, and related software, including Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and understand visual aids.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Basic reading comprehension and numerical skills, including operations with fractions, decimals, and percentages, and interpreting graphs.