Material Project Manager

About the role

Jabil is looking for a Material Project Manager in Sanchong. The role manages MRP so that material supply matches demand and supports the optimisation of the overall cost of materials. It covers sourcing, supplier management, quotations and cost control.

Key responsibilities

• Develop supply base and supply chain strategies for customer or business unit strategic materials, and work with the Purchasing manager and SCM to meet customer needs.
• Communicate Jabil expectations to suppliers, conduct audits, visits, certifications and performance reviews, and gather feedback from Materials Planners on delivery, quality and service.
• Quote new and existing materials, frequently re-quote and negotiate to capture cost reductions, and make sourcing decisions based on price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality and terms.
• Negotiate terms and conditions, including liability terms, special stocking arrangements and World Wide Purchasing Agreements.
• Add Jabil preferred or strategic suppliers to the customer's Approved Manufacturer's List.
• Analyse and project component purchase prices for the Standard Costing process and advise on quoted costs to customers to balance competitiveness with material price variance.
• Manage the material budget, track spending, monitor budget gaps and support cost variance reviews, working with PjM, SCM, Purchasing and Materials Planners on additional material expenses.
• Adhere to safety, health and security policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages and ratios, and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry, and to read and understand simple instructions, memos and visual aids.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers, clients and customers.
• Advanced PC skills, including knowledge of Jabil's software packages.