Buyer II

Jabil•Florence, KY

About The Position

The Buyer II is responsible for managing material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure materials supply equals demand and to help optimize overall material costs. The role develops supply-base and supply-chain strategies, supports customer business needs, and works with Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Materials Planners, customers, and suppliers to improve sourcing and supplier performance. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday and every other Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., for CVG 100.

Requirements

Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to operate a personal computer using a Windows-based operating system and related software.
Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil software packages.
Ability to write simple correspondence and read and understand visual aids.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and draw and interpret graphs.

Responsibilities

Develop supply-base and supply-chain strategies for customers or Business Unit strategic materials.
Support customer business needs through standard processes or customized solutions, collaborating with the Purchasing Manager and SCM to determine the best approach and influencing customers to leverage Jabil strategies.
Communicate Jabil expectations to suppliers and conduct supplier audits, visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve the supply base.
Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on supplier delivery, quality, and service performance.
Support, execute, and provide input to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
Quote new and existing materials, working with the Materials Quotation Analyst when applicable; re-quote and negotiate to pursue cost reductions.
Make sourcing decisions based on total cost and benefit, including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms and conditions.
Negotiate terms and conditions that protect Jabil and its customers, including liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and agreements outside standard Jabil terms.
Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms agreements, including Worldwide Purchasing Agreements.
Work with Jabil internal resources and customers to add preferred or strategic suppliers to customer Approved Manufacturer’s Lists.
Analyze and project component purchase prices to accurately reflect inventory value for a financial period in the Standard Costing process.
Provide input to determine competitive quoted costs to customers while maximizing Materials Price Variance (MPV).
Optimize MPV by reducing material costs and limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV; work with the BUM to obtain customer authorization for additional material premiums, freight, or tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.
Collaborate with Materials Planners to monitor, track, and provide feedback on supplier performance and support continuous improvement.
Work with Materials Planners to ensure suppliers support Jabil’s overall business.
Follow applicable safety and health rules and regulations and comply with company security procedures.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan
Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance with HRA and HSA options
401(k) match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
Commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
Adoption assistance
Annual merit increases
Community volunteer opportunity