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Support customer’s business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary.
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Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs.
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Influence customer’s supply chain strategies to leverage those of Jabil.
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Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers.
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Conduct supplier audit / visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base.
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Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers’ delivery, quality, and service performance.
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Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.
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Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable.
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Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.
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Make sourcing decisions based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality, and terms & conditions.
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Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of Jabil and its customers.
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Negotiate liability terms, special stocking arrangements, and other agreements that are outside of standard Jabil terms and conditions.
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Ensure execution of Jabil pricing and terms & conditions agreements such as World Wide Purchasing Agreements that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil.
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Improve sourcing options by working with Jabil’s internal resources and customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customer’s Approved Manufacturer’s List (AML).
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Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.
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Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV).
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Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV.
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Work with BUM to obtain customers’ authorization for additional expenses such as premiums on materials or freight and tooling charges incurred on customers’ behalf.
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Collaborate with Materials Planners and monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance for continuous improvement.
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Work with Materials Planners to ensure that suppliers support overall business needs of Jabil.
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Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
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Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
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May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.