Purchasing/Buyer Intern
Job Description
The Purchasing/Buyer Intern will support the procurement team in daily purchasing activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials to meet production requirements. This internship provides hands-on exposure to supply chain operations within a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist buyers in creating and processing purchase orders (POs) in the ERP system.
- Follow up with suppliers on order confirmations, delivery schedules, and shipment status.
- Support material planning activities to ensure timely availability of parts.
- Update and maintain procurement records and databases accurately.
- Coordinate with internal teams (planning, warehouse, production) to track material requirements.
- Help resolve basic supply issues such as delivery delays or quantity discrepancies.
- Participate in supplier communication and documentation.
- Assist in data analysis and reporting (e.g., delivery performance, inventory levels).
- Support cost-saving initiatives and sourcing activities where applicable.
- Perform any other ad-hoc tasks assigned by the procurement team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field.
- Strong interest in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
- Able to based at Batu Kawan Penang
, BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver's license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.
