Purchasing Internship

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. 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. Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accessibility Accommodation If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to. #whereyoubelong