Jabil
BuyerII
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“Buyer II at Jabil. Skills: Supply base management, Cost optimization, Supplier negotiation. Manage MRP to ensure material supply equals demand. Support optimization of overall cost of materials”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure material supply equals demand; Optimize overall cost of materials; Continuously improve supply base; Continuously optimize MPV; Reduce cost of materials; Limit unfavorable PPV/MPV
Industry & Context.
Define problems; Collect data; Establish facts; Draw conclusions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry, Ability to effectively present information, Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, Ability to operate a personal computer, Advanced PC skills, Ability to write simple correspondence, Ability to read and understand visual aid, Ability to apply common sense understanding, Ability to deal with standardized situations, Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, Ability to draw and interpret graphs
What You'll Do.
Manage MRP to ensure material supply equals demand
Support optimization of overall cost of materials
Develop supply base strategies
Develop Supply Chain strategies
Support customer's business needs
Collaborate with Purchasing manager
Influence customer's supply chain strategies
Communicate Jabil expectations to suppliers
Conduct supplier audit
Conduct supplier visits
Conduct supplier certifications
Conduct supplier performance reviews
Obtain feedback from Materials Planners
Support Jabil SCM initiatives
Execute Jabil SCM initiatives
Provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives
Quote existing materials
Work with Materials Quotation Analyst
Capitalize on cost reduction opportunities
Make sourcing decisions
Negotiate terms and conditions
Protect Jabil's best interest
Protect customers' best interest
Negotiate liability terms
Negotiate special stocking arrangements
Negotiate other agreements
Ensure execution of Jabil pricing agreements
Ensure execution of Jabil terms and conditions agreements
Add Jabil preferred suppliers
Add Jabil strategic suppliers
Analyze component purchase prices
Project component purchase prices
Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to Customer
Maximize Materials Price Variance (MPV)
Reduce cost of materials
Limit unfavorable PPV/MPV
Obtain customers' authorization for additional expenses
Monitor suppliers' performance
Track suppliers' performance
Provide feedback on suppliers' performance
Ensure suppliers support business needs
Adhere to safety and health rules
Comply with company security policy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Purchasing manager; Collaborate with SCM; Collaborate with Materials Planners; Work with Jabil's internal resources; Work with customers
Communication Scope
Present information
Full Job Description
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. **JOB SUMMARY** Responsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** · 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 a
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