Job Summary Responsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials. Responsibilities Develop commodity & category strategies that are unique to internal stakeholder and business requirements. Support stakeholder & business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborate with leadership to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs. Influence stakeholder’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil. Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers. Conduct supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base (as required). Obtain feedback from stakeholders and sites on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance. Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies. Quote new and existing requirements. Work with Procurement Analyst if applicable. Re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities. Participate, support, and provide analysis during sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions. Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of Jabil and its customers. Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms & conditions. Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil. Improve sourcing options by working with Jabil’s internal resources and stakeholders to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers. Continuously optimize review spend data and engage with stakeholders to identify strategic opportunities for improvements in Jabil leverage, cost, cash flow, incentives, and service. Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor, track, and collect feedback on suppliers’ performance for continuous improvement. Leverage suppliers to support overall business needs of Jabil. Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor. Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge Requirements Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows-based operating system and related software. Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages. Ability to write simple correspondence and read and understand visual aid. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs. #J-18808-Ljbffr