Job description
At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. With over 260,000 diverse, talented and dedicated employees across 100 locations in 30 countries, our vision is to be the most technologically advanced and trusted manufacturing solutions provider. We combine an unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise to enable success for the world’s leading brands. We are driven by a common purpose to make a positive impact for each other, our communities, and the environment.
New technologies are accelerating innovation while significantly dropping the barriers to entry into the aerospace and defense market. The industry is expected to continue its growth trajectory, led by growing commercial aerospace production and strong defense spending. Today, more than ever, aerospace and defense companies need to accelerate the engineering lifecycle and work in an agile fashion to reduce cost and speed time to market while enhancing collaboration. At Jabil Defense & Aerospace, we know that innovation isn’t a trend, it’s a necessity. We are honored and committed to designing, engineering, and building the electronics and precision mechanics technology that keeps millions safe around the world.
JOB SUMMARY - Buyer I - based onsite in St. Petersburg, FL
Our Buyer I is responsible for managing the Material Requirements Planning to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials for our Defense & Aerospace Business..
IN YOUR ROLE YOU WILL
JOB QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Our Buyer I is responsible for managing the Material Requirements Planning to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials for our Defense & Aerospace Business..
IN YOUR ROLE YOU WILL
- 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.
- 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 agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms and conditions.
- Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil.
- 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 that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.
- Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV).
- Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV. Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.
- 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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 1 year of experience in purchasing, buying, planning and/or supply chain.
- SAP experience preferred.
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 identify, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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