Buyer

JOB SUMMARY


Responsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Quote new and existing materials. 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.
• Collaborate with other division for monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance an ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of Jabil.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• At least 3 or 5 years experience as buyer/purchasing in a manufacturing company
• Experience using SAP
• Fluent in English
• Experience in ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.