How Will You Make an Impact?

The Buyer plays a critical role in ensuring a reliable, cost‑effective supply of materials necessary to support production and customer demand. This position manages MRP signals, develops supplier relationships, and executes sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, delivery, and service. The Buyer influences supply chain decisions, collaborates cross‑functionally, and supports financial objectives through effective material cost management. This role directly impacts operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and site performance.

Location:
On‑site at our Auburn Hills, MI facility.

What Will You Do?

• Develop supply base and supply chain strategies tailored to customer needs or Business Unit strategic materials.

• Support customer business requirements using standard processes where possible and custom solutions where necessary.

• Partner with the Purchasing Manager and Supply Chain Management team to determine optimal sourcing approaches and influence customer supply chain strategies that align with Jabil’s.

• Communicate Jabil expectations to suppliers; conduct audits, site visits, certifications, and performance reviews to strengthen and improve the supply base.

• Gather feedback from Materials Planners regarding supplier delivery, quality, and service performance.

• Support, execute, and provide input to enhance Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.

• Quote new and existing materials; collaborate with the Materials Quotation Analyst when applicable.

• Re‑quote and negotiate pricing frequently to maximize cost‑reduction opportunities.

• Make sourcing decisions based on total cost and benefit, including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.

• Negotiate terms and conditions that protect Jabil and its customers, including liability terms, stocking agreements, and non‑standard conditions when required.

• Ensure execution of Jabil pricing agreements and global purchasing contracts.

• Collaborate internally and with customers to add Jabil‑preferred or strategic suppliers to Approved Manufacturers Lists (AMLs).

• Analyze and project component purchase prices to accurately reflect inventory value for financial periods in the Standard Costing process.

• Provide input to determine the Quoted Cost to the Customer, balancing competitiveness with maximized Materials Price Variance (MPV).

• Continuously optimize MPV by reducing material costs and limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV impacts.

• Work with Business Unit Managers to obtain customer approval for expenses such as material premiums, freight charges, or tooling costs incurred on their behalf.

• Monitor, track, and provide supplier performance feedback to support continuous improvement.

• Ensure suppliers support the overall business needs of the site and Jabil as a whole.

• Adhere to all safety, health, and security procedures related to the position.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

How Will You Get Here?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, or related discipline preferred.

• Manufacturing environment experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, including the ability to calculate discounts, interest, ratios, percentages, and interpret data.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

• Proficient in PC use, including Windows‑based systems and advanced knowledge of Jabil‑related software tools.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, customers, and suppliers.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Strong organizational and decision‑making skills with the ability to execute one‑ or two‑step instructions and handle standardized situations.

• Ability to read, write, and understand simple correspondence, memos, and visual instructions.

• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret graphs.

• High attention to detail and ability to work cross‑functionally.

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