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Strategic buyer

AT Jabil
Jabil

Strategic buyer

Nibong Tebal, Malaysia

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 Description

SUMMARY
Develop and implement supply chain strategies and optimize the overall cost of materials.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and implement Jabil Supply Chain (SCM) strategies.
• Develop supply base and supply chain strategies for Business Unit Strategic materials.
• Ensure materials availability to support customer requirements through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production.
• Influence customer's supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil. Initiate RFQ activity with Material Quotation Analysts (MQAs), analyze the results and make recommendations to the customer that justify AML / sourcing changes to Jabil Strategic and BU Strategic Suppliers.
• Improve sourcing options and maximize cost efficiency by working with Jabil's internal resources and production facilities, as well as the customer's engineering and procurement staff, to incorporate Jabil qualified and/or strategic suppliers on the customer's Approved Manufacturer's List (AML).
• 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.
• Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers.
• Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers.
• 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.
• Monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers' performance on delivery, quality, and service.
• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Logistics Management, or related discipline, and two years experience in electronics manufacturing and materials planning is preferred.

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers

Excellent analytic and problem solving abilities

Detailed oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver's license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

Accommodation Statement

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

#whereyoubelong

Client-provided location(s): Penang, Malaysia
Job ID: Jabil-J2399003-IL
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program