756 Junior Buyer jobs in Malaysia

Overview

Responsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials.

• 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.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Responsibilities

• Source parts and materials for both new and existing products.
• Maintain the integrity of the inventory system, ensuring timely deliveries and managing purchase price variations for assigned projects.
• Resolve issues like supply chain shortages, allocation problems, material discrepancies, and bad balances by identifying alternative supply sources.
• Oversee projects from the initial pre-production phase through to full-volume production.
• Manage and evaluate the relationships and performance of suppliers.

• A Degree or Diploma in a related field, with a preference for Materials Management or Purchasing.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Experience in an electronics manufacturing services environment is considered a strong plus.
• Must possess strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills .
• Proficiency with an ERP system in a SAP R/3 environment is necessary.
• Fluency in English is mandatory

• Procures materials components, supplies and services necessary for the operation of the Company
• Set-up and maintain material, supplier and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system
• Develop and communicate purchasing agreements.
• Participates in purchasing initiatives, cost reduction programs, etc.
• Works as the purchasing liaison between facilities. Negotiates blanket orders as needed.
• Develops purchasing reports for vendor analysis, purchase volumes, On-Time Delivery (OTD), etc.
• Communicates problems, results, and important issues to applicable supervisors, scientists, and engineers.
• Ensures that requisitions receive proper signatory permission.
• Place orders with Approved Suppliers from properly executed requisitions and expedites critical materials as necessary.
• Works with suppliers to resolve quality, delivery, and pricing problems.
• Challenges price increases, particularly those greater than the rate of inflation and evaluates bids consistent with the total cost of ownership
  
  

• Review and plan all new sales order demand within designated MRP. Responsible for entering accurate delivery dates on sales orders.
• Maintains current and long-term forecasts required to drive production and inventory planning requirements.
• Responsible for high level plan within capacity and load parameters set by operations.
• Ensure completed work orders are technically completed in a timely manner and work order aging is limited to 3 months.
• Utilize Oracle/SAP for planning production requirements, component availability and
  
  

• Utilize SAP to report/track purchasing and production metrics: capacity, loading, backlog, lates and OTD.
• Work with departmental management to utilize SAP for Capacity Planning and Load
  
  

• Responsible for maintenance of SAP purchasing and receiving system to include new vendor entry, consumable and raw material part entry and part cost entry.
• Responsible for testing and upgrading purchasing system with new releases of SAP.
• Updates procedures as required.
  
  

• Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years progressive experience in planning, inventory control, purchasing, shipping or materials management function
• Experience with problem analysis and resolution
• Experience with networked PC based computer system (MS Office, spreadsheets, access, graphics, Email, ERP/MRP systems)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills.
• Effective negotiating skills, ability to negotiate contracts
• Advanced computer skills that include Microsoft Office Suite products
• Ability to handle diverse, detailed tasks
• Ability to integrate knowledge of manufacturing processes, customer service demands, accounting principles, product design and ERP systems requirements
• Set a high standard of ethics, professionalism and competency
  
  

• This role is 100%
  
  

, (Main Line), (CK Lim),

• COMPARE AND EVALUATE OFFERS FROM SUPPLIERS
• TRACK ORDERS AND ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERY
• ENTER ORDER DETAILS (E.G. VENDORS, QUANTITIES, PRICES) INTO INTERNAL DATABASES
• MAINTAIN UPDATED RECORDS OF PURCHASED PRODUCTS, DELIVERY INFORMATION AND INVOICES
• PREPARE REPORTS ON PURCHASES, INCLUDING COST ANALYSES
• MONITOR STOCK LEVELS AND PLACE ORDERS AS NEEDED.
• CARRY OUT MONTHLY CYCLE COUNT.
• INSPECTING STOCK AND REPORTING ANY FAULTY ITEMS OR INCONSISTENCIES IMMEDIATELY.
• ARRANGE PICK UP OR DELIVERY WITH SUBCON ON THE POWDER COAT, GOLD PLATING, ZINC PLATING AND GALVANIZING & ETC.
• PREPARE SUPPLIER OTD REPORT.

• NEGOTIATION SKILL
• MICROSOFT OFFICE
• STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
• AUTO COUNT APPLICATION

Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree

Purchasing/Inventory/Material & Warehouse Management

• Managing new vendor creation/set-up in ERP system (COUPA)
• Co-ordinate purchase requisition, purchase order creation and monitor approval flow
• Order and secure materials for production – purchase according to production plan and forecast including monitor inventory level and provide forecasts to suppliers
• Delivery note checking against PO
• Handling of rejected materials to suppliers
• Maintain ERP system with purchase related data e.g. supplier information, lead times, ordering points, prices, invoice processing
• Monitoring supplier performance
• Continuous improvements related to purchasing
• Support engineering with purchases and project when required
• Others which related and assigned from time to time by the immediate superior
  
  

• At least two years of operative purchasing experience in manufacturing environment with relevant supply chain management, logistic qualification
• Ability to be a team member and effectively interface with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Research & Development.
• Must be a self-starter, a “hands-on” individual who enjoys a challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction.
• Solid Excel skills are required as well as a high proficiency in standard job costing and variance analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects;
  
  

• Experience in medical product manufacturing environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English
  
  

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Buyer responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for the business. Their duties include negotiating deals with suppliers and secure inventory level of current products. Buyer also perform market research, product tests and evaluations and analyze competitors to identify best sources for the company.

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Buyer responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for the business. Their duties include negotiating deals with suppliers and secure inventory level of current products. Buyer also perform market research, product tests and evaluations and analyze competitors to identify best sources for the company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Managing new vendor creation/set-up in ERP system (COUPA)
• Co-ordinate purchase requisition, purchase order creation and monitor approval flow
• Order and secure materials for production – purchase according to production plan and forecast including monitor inventory level and provide forecasts to suppliers
• Delivery note checking against PO
• Handling of rejected materials to suppliers
• Maintain ERP system with purchase related data e.g. supplier information, lead times, ordering points, prices, invoice processing
• Monitoring supplier performance
• Continuous improvements related to purchasing
• Support engineering with purchases and project when required
• Others which related and assigned from time to time by the immediate superior
  
  

• At least two years of operative purchasing experience in manufacturing environment with relevant supply chain management, logistic qualification
• Ability to be a team member and effectively interface with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Research & Development.
• Must be a self-starter, a “hands-on” individual who enjoys a challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction.
• Solid Excel skills are required as well as a high proficiency in standard job costing and variance analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects;
  
  

• Experience in medical product manufacturing environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Solves a range of straightforward problems
• Analyses possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work
• Solves standard problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedents
• Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies
• Explains information to others in straightforward situations
  
  

• Requires expanded knowledge and experience in own area; incumbents are still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills
• Requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own area of expertise while developing additional skill sets
  
  

• None
• No supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance to new associates
  
  

• 2-4 years of experience
• Typically requires a college or university degree or the equivalent work experience that provides exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts
  
  

• Seniority level Entry level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING

We care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences – the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.

AMD together we advance_

THE PERSON:

Description of what type of person would be successful in the role and any characteristics needed.

• Basic Lean concept or basic six sigma knowledge.
• Computer skills such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
• Knowledge in using SAP S/4HANA and Ariba.
• Effective in communication & possess good interpersonal skills with internal stakeholders.
• Good analytical and strong problem solving skills.
• Initiative and take ownership to resolve issue from end to end.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform purchasing administrative and tactical duties to support AMD internal stakeholders.
• Purchase Order processing- convert all capital/expense requisitions into Purchase Orders and internal planning order of external services/direct material into Schedule Agreement.
• Requires to work closely with Vendors and Central Business Group (CBG) to maintain Vendor Master by creating, modifying and deleting of vendors information.
• To address any AMD invoice payment issues through collaboration with vendors and the Accounts Payable team for document processing (DP).
• Responsible to generate reports like open order report (OOR) and evaluated receipts settlement (ERS) for payment reconciliation.
• Manage Purchasing Helpdesk covering all P2P inquiries to any AMD internal stakeholder.
• Drive or engage in Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) efforts.
• Generate and analyze reports for Operations Review.
• Coordinate PCE Ops Review and P2P training.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience: 2 - 4 year(s) of working experience in the Purchasing /Shared Services Center Management is required for this position.
• Night shift rotation - 1 week in 2 months
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Education: Bachelor degree in Business/Administrative or above.
• Language: Excellent oral and written skills in English.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance .

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Buyer responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for the business. Their duties include negotiating deals with suppliers and secure inventory level of current products. Buyer alsoperform market research, product tests and evaluations and analyze competitors to identify best sources for the company.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate purchase requisition, purchase order creation and monitor approval flow
• Order and secure materials for production – purchase according to production plan and forecast including monitor inventory level and provide forecasts to suppliers
• Delivery note checking against PO
• Handling of rejected materials to suppliers
• Maintain ERP system with purchase related data e.g. supplier information, lead times, ordering points, prices, invoice processing
• Continuous improvements related to purchasing
• Support engineering with purchases and project when required
• Others which related and assigned from time to time by the immediate superior

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least two years of operative purchasing experience in manufacturing environment with relevant supply chain management, logistic qualification
• Ability to be a team member and effectively interface with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Research & Development.
• Must be a self-starter, a “hands-on” individual who enjoys a challenge and is dedicated to getting the job done with minimal support and direction.
• Solid Excel skills are required as well as a high proficiency in standard job costing and variance analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical product manufacturing environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Education:

Bachelor's degree in field such as business or supply chain or equivalent training and experience is required

Physical requirements/Work Environment

This position primarily works in an office environment. It requires frequent sitting, standing and walking. Daily use of a computer and other computing and digital devices is required. May stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings or walking in the facilities.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.