SUMMARY

Research, identify, and analyze suppliers' spend in assigned region/category/commodity within key indirect spend categories and collaborate with Global Category leads on Global/Regional Category Strategy, supplier segmentation strategy, suppliers rationalization; Ensure suppliers are properly vetted and bring spend under management via standard contracts.

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

• Participate in Developing, implementing, and measuring a commodity-specific strategy that fully meets the needs of our Business Sectors, BUs, and Corporations (e.g., commodity strategies, supply base development, Global infrastructure, price management, etc.).
• Demonstrate expertise in assigned commodities. Adhere to Global Commodity infrastructure that supports Jabil’s business and growth plans.
• Lead indirect materials classifications, and technical specification analysis and drive standardization efforts.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to renegotiate with suppliers periodically.
• Develop implementation strategy and communication plans, both between team members and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation that can add value in areas of Spend Management.
• Develop the supply base to exceed the goals and objectives of Jabil and the supply chain management team.
• Ensure the commodity supply base adheres to Jabil standards for Corporate Social Responsibilities including but not limited to Environmental, Ethical, Legislative, and Regulatory requirements.
• Market Jabil’s Supply Chain Management expertise internally and externally.
• Negotiate supplier Contracts.
• Support analyzing regional market conditions and implementing supply chain strategies to ensure supply and price competitiveness.
• Be a leader in ensuring that Jabil maximizes our purchase leverage for the best total cost of ownership.
• Aggressively negotiate the absolute best pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that Global Indirect Procurement is fully involved with new business opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
• Offer new, innovative, entrepreneurial ideas, practices, and processes that drive continuous improvement to Jabil’s supply chain goals and objectives.
• Set annual goals and objectives that ensure the commodities managed to meet and exceed supply chain metric targets.
• Demonstrate a commitment to customer service. Anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively. Make customer issues a priority. 
• Ensure the efficient and timely exchange of knowledge and information within the Jabil Corporation to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Materials Logistics Management, or related discipline.
• Three to eight years’ experience in electronics manufacturing and materials planning is preferred.
• Certification by a related professional organization (such as APICS and NAPM) is preferred.
• Domestic and international travel is required.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

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Accommodation Statement

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