Buyer III
Core
Optimizing overall cost of materials, developing supply base and supply chain strategies, and negotiating pricing/terms for strategic materials.
Role type
Senior Buyer / Purchasing Manager
Builds
Supply chain strategies and supplier networks for Business Units
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Cost analysis, supplier negotiation, standard costing, supplier performance monitoring, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, market trend analysis, supplier audits
Preferred skills
Recruiting support, training facilitation, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Windows-based operating systems, Jabil software packages
Responsibilities
Analyze and project component purchase prices for standard costing; optimize material costs and Materials Price Variance (MPV); negotiate pricing, terms, and agreements with suppliers; monitor supplier performance on cost, delivery, and quality; develop supply chain strategies unique to customer or Business Unit needs; conduct supplier audits and certifications; assist in recruiting and hiring activities; provide training to workcell purchasing staff.
Seniority
Senior, supervisory responsibility