Buyer I

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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

Procure all components necessary to support production or prototype builds. Responsibilities include accomplishing the best possible pricing, lead time agreements, resolution of quality issues, delivery, and inventory levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in decision making of MPS loading through proper materials sizing.
2. Analyze, maintain, and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). Continuously monitor and verify materials pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements. Identify and appropriately address materials supply issues.
3. Ensure materials availability to support production per the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production.
4. Proactively eliminate materials liabilities for Jabil by clearly understanding the ownership (supplier/customer). Track and provide supporting data to BUM to clearly define customer liable materials. Execute and maximize Jabil negotiated terms with suppliers to reduce materials liability.
5. Issue Purchase Orders to pricing, terms & conditions that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil Commodity Managers and Buyers. Ensure suppliers' adherence to established agreements.
6. Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers.
7. Maintain integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters to minimize material liability and balance the cost of procurement with inventory investment levels.
8. Monitor and continuously improve supplier's delivery and quality performance. Address and resolve recurring or critical issues by utilizing corrective action tools and additional resources.
9. Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies.
10. Provide inputs to drive and execute Jabil's commodity and pricing strategy. Work closely with Buyers, Commodity Managers, & SCM. Provide feedback on supplier performance and Jabil's strategies.
11. Minimize materials freight expenses for Jabil.
12. Monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers' performance on delivery, quality, and service.
13. Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
14. Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
15. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

1. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
2. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and