Strategic Materials Buyer | Cost-Savvy Sourcing

Jabil; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil in Singapore is seeking a Materials Planning professional responsible for managing MRP to balance materials supply with demand and to support overall cost optimization across the supply chain. You will develop supplier bases and SCM strategies, collaborate with Purchasing and SCM, conduct supplier audits, negotiate terms, and continuously improve MPV/PPV while aligning with Jabil's global processes.

The role requires attention to cost drivers, data analysis, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Experience with MRP and materials planning processes.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Ability to analyze costs and drive MPV/PPV improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop supply base and supply chain strategies that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.
• Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs.
• 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.
• 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 AML.
• Analyze and project component purchase prices that reflect inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.
• Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes MPV/PPV.
• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV.
• 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.

Skills

MRP systems

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Cost optimization

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Jabil in Singapore is seeking a Materials Planning professional responsible for managing MRP to balance materials supply with demand and to support overall cost optimization across the supply chain. You will develop supplier bases and SCM strategies, collaborate with Purchasing and SCM, conduct supplier audits, negotiate terms, and continuously improve MPV/PPV while aligning with Jabil's global processes.

The role requires attention to cost drivers, data analysis, and a proactive approach to