Buyer II

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. How will you make an impact? Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities to ensure material supply aligns with customer demand while optimizing inventory, cost, supplier performance, and overall supply chain efficiency. Drive sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, cost reduction initiatives, and procurement activities that support operational and customer success. What will you do? Manage MRP activities to ensure adequate material supply while minimizing inventory costs. Develop supply base strategies and supply chain solutions tailored to customer and business unit requirements. Support customer business needs through standard processes and customized supply chain solutions when necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing Management and Supply Chain Management teams to determine the best sourcing and procurement strategies. Influence customers' supply chain strategies to align with and leverage Jabil's capabilities and preferred supplier network. Communicate Jabil expectations to suppliers regarding delivery, quality, cost, and service requirements. Conduct supplier audits, site visits, performance reviews, and certification activities. Drive continuous improvement of supplier performance through regular monitoring and feedback. Obtain delivery, quality, and service performance feedback from Materials Planners. Support and execute Supply Chain Management initiatives and strategic sourcing programs. Quote new and existing materials and participate in material cost analysis activities. Re-quote and negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost reduction opportunities. Make sourcing decisions based on total cost considerations including price, freight, duties, quality, service, flexibility, and supplier performance. Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions, stocking agreements, liability terms, and other supplier agreements. Ensure execution of Jabil purchasing agreements, pricing structures, and global supplier contracts. Work with customers to expand Approved Manufacturer Lists (AML) and increase adoption of preferred and strategic suppliers. Analyze and forecast component pricing to support standard costing and inventory valuation processes. Support customer quoting activities by providing competitive and accurate material cost information. Optimize Material Price Variance (MPV) through effective sourcing and cost management practices. Partner with Business Unit Managers to obtain customer approval for premium freight, material premiums, tooling, and other customer-incurred expenses. Collaborate with Materials Planners to ensure supplier performance supports production and business requirements. Track, monitor, and improve supplier delivery, quality, and service performance. Support overall business objectives through effective supplier management and procurement planning. Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position. Comply with all procedures within the company security policy. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. How will you get here? Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Experience: Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Materials Planning, MRP, or related operations functions. Experience negotiating pricing, contracts, and su…

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