senior buyer
Core
Optimizing material costs, developing supply base strategies, and negotiating pricing/terms for strategic Business Unit materials.
Role type
Senior Buyer with supervisory responsibilities
Builds
Supply chain strategies and supplier networks for global brands
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (supply chain strategies)
Required skills
Cost analysis and projection, supplier negotiation, standard costing processes, supplier performance monitoring, strategic sourcing, contract management, team supervision, market trend analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with Jabil's software packages, knowledge of duty and freight regulations, ability to influence customer supply chain strategies
Technologies
Windows-based operating systems, Jabil's software packages
Responsibilities
Analyze and project component purchase prices for standard costing; optimize overall cost of materials; negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements for strategic materials; supervise Purchasing staff within the workcell; develop and facilitate workcell-specific training; monitor supplier performance on cost, delivery, and quality; develop unique Supply Chain strategies for customers; select suppliers based on total cost and benefit; negotiate liability terms and special stocking arrangements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory duties