Buyer II

Responsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials. Develop supply base and Supply Chain strategies that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit.
• Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of Jabil and its customers.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements.
• Improve sourcing options by working with Jabil’s internal resources and customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
• Analyze and project component purchase prices.
• Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer.
• Continuously optimize Materials Price Variance (MPV) by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV.
• Collaborate with Materials Planners and monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance for continuous improvement.
• Work with Materials Planners to ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of Jabil.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.