Buyer I

Jabil Circuit; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented procurement specialist to manage components necessary for production and prototype builds. This role involves achieving optimal pricing, ensuring timely delivery, and resolving quality issues. The ideal candidate will analyze materials requirements, maintain supplier relationships, and support production schedules. Join a dynamic team that values efficiency and quality in procurement processes. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company while enhancing your skills in supply chain management and procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to manage materials and procurement processes.
• Proven negotiation skills to achieve best pricing and terms.

Responsibilities

• Procure components for production and prototype builds.
• Analyze and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP) effectively.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Tools

Materials Requirement Planning (MRP)

Purchase Order Systems

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Procure all components necessary to support production or prototype builds. Responsibilities include achieving the best possible pricing, lead time agreements, resolution of quality issues, delivery, and inventory levels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Participate in decision making of MPS loading through proper materials sizing.
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.
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.
4. Proactively eliminate materials liabilities for Jabil by understanding the ownership (supplier/customer). Track and provide supporting data to BUM to define customer liable materials. Execute and maximize Jabil negotiated terms with suppliers to reduce materials liability.
5. Issue Purchase Orders to pricing, terms & conditions negotiated and agreed to by Jabil Commodity Managers and Buyers. Ensure suppliers’ adherence to established agreements.
6. Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers.
7. Maintain integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters to minimize material liability and balance the cost of procurement with inventory investment levels.
8. 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.
9. Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies.
10. 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.
11. Minimize materials freight expenses for Jabil.
12. Monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance on delivery, quality, and service.
13. Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
14. Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
15. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
2. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and