BuyerII

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 The Buyer II at Jabil is responsible for executing purchasing activities to support manufacturing operations, ensuring continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and on‑time delivery. This role manages assigned commodities or suppliers, executes purchase orders, resolves supply issues, and supports sourcing and cost‑reduction initiatives in a fast‑paced electronics manufacturing environment. Buyer II operates with moderate autonomy and supports cross‑functional teams including planning, engineering, quality, and suppliers. ## Key Responsibilities * Execute purchasing activities for assigned materials, components, or commodities to meet production, inventory, and customer requirements * Create, review, and manage purchase orders in accordance with MRP signals, contracts, and Jabil policies * Communicate with suppliers on delivery schedules, shortages, price discrepancies, and quality issues * Monitor supplier performance (OTD, responsiveness, quoting accuracy) and escalate risks as required * Support sourcing initiatives including RFQs, cost analysis, and supplier comparisons * Participate in cost‑reduction, VAVE, and supply‑base optimization initiatives * Maintain accurate procurement data in ERP/MRP systems (typically SAP/Oracle‑based systems) * Work closely with planners to resolve material shortages and prevent line‑down situations * Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and compliance with Jabil’s ethica