.Time left to apply: End Date: November 17, 2024 (2 days left to apply)Job Requisition ID: J2401794At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.JOB SUMMARYResponsible for managing MRP to ensure that materials supply equals demand and to support optimization of overall cost of materials.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop supply base and Supply Chain strategies that are unique to customer or for Business Unit Strategic materials.Support customer's business needs using standard process where possible and customized solutions where necessary. Collaborate with Purchasing manager and SCM to determine the best approach to meet the customer needs. Influence customer'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. Obtain feedback from Materials Planners on suppliers' delivery, quality, and service performance.Support, execute, and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.Quote new and existing materials. Work with Materials Quotation Analyst if applicable. Frequently re-quote and negotiate to capitalize on cost reduction opportunities.Make 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 and 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 customers to add Jabil preferred and/or strategic suppliers to customer's Approved Manufacturer's List (AML).Analyze and project component purchase prices that accurately reflect the inventory value for a financial period in Standard Costing process.Provide input to determine Quoted Cost to the Customer that is competitive yet maximizes the amount of Materials Price Variance (MPV).Continuously optimize MPV by reducing the cost of materials and by limiting unfavorable PPV/MPV