Materials Buyer I: Drive Production Growth & Cost Savings

Jabil; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jabil's Memphis facility seeks an experienced Buyer I to ensure material availability and supply continuity for production. You will manage supplier relationships, execute purchasing strategies, and maintain inventory integrity to minimize risk and costs.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP proficiency, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support sourcing and commodity strategies.

Qualifications

• Understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and material planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage MRP to ensure material availability for production.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize cost, delivery, and quality.
• Issue purchase orders aligned with negotiated pricing and terms.
• Maintain purchasing master data and planning parameters.
• Support Accounts Payable with invoice discrepancy resolution.
• Track supplier performance and participate in sourcing strategies.
• Monitor material pipelines and balance inventory investment with cost.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in Supply Chain/ related

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

Jabil's Memphis facility seeks an experienced Buyer I to ensure material availability and supply continuity for production. You will manage supplier relationships, execute purchasing strategies, and maintain inventory integrity to minimize risk and costs.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP proficiency, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support sourcing and commodity strategies.