Buyer
Jabil
Buyer
Jabil
Designs and builds electronics for other brands
Job Summary
Procure all components necessary to support production or prototype builds. In conjunction, responsibilities include accomplishing the best possible pricing, lead time agreements, resolution of quality issues, delivery and inventory levels.
Job Description
1 Plan, schedule, and action materials supply to equal demand.
1.1 Participate in decision making of MPS (Master Production Schedule) loading through proper materials sizing.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 Effectively manage materials requirement changes resulting from Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and product End of Life (EOL).
1.5 Disposition non-conforming, excess, obsolete, and/or high stock materials in a timely manner. A – a
2 Support optimize overall cost of materials.
2.1 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.
2.2 Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers.
2.3 Maintain integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters to minimize material liability and to balance the cost of procurement with inventory investment levels.
2.4 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.
2.5 Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies.
2.6 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.
2.7 Minimize materials freight expenses for Jabil.
3 Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
CRITICAL focus areas
3.1 Understand the fundamentals and principles of MRP.
3.2 Clearly understand, execute, and provide feedback on Jabil Supply Chain Management (SCM) and pricing strategies.
3.3 All materials in stock and on order are pegged to customer-authorized purchases.
3.4 Supplier delivery, quality, and service performance meets or exceeds SCM expectations.
3.5 Purchasing planning parameters and Purchase Order (PO) data are 100% accurate.
3.6 Meet or exceed and continuously improve on related performance metrics objectives:
- External materials downtime
- Days of Supply, Potential Excess, Potential Obsolete Materials,
- High Stocks, RTV (Return to Vendor)
3.7 Other applicable metrics as defined by Workcell or Purchasing Manager
What We're Looking For
Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Jabil designs and manufactures electronics and other products for companies that sell them under their own brands, including makers of AI data center hardware, medical devices, cars, and defense systems. Customers bring a product idea or design, and Jabil handles the engineering, sources the parts, builds the product at scale, and manages the supply chain behind it. The work runs through a global network of factories, so one partner can build products for customers across many markets, from data center racks to medical equipment. Jabil earns revenue through manufacturing and engineering service contracts with these brands. The company was founded in 1966 and is based in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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