.At 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 selecting and considering strategic suppliers based on cost optimization and quality service, for materials that are specific to the Business Unit, including them to the customer´s Approved Manufacturer´s List (AML). Supervisory and training responsibility of Purchasing staff within the workcell.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSelect suppliers based on overall cost and benefit including price, duty, freight, flexibility, service, performance, quality and terms and conditions.Monitor, track and provide feedback on suppliers' performance on overall cost, delivery, and quality.Communicate Jabil expectations to the suppliers. Conduct supplier audit/visits, certifications, and performance reviews to develop and continuously improve supply base.Understand suppliers, their capabilities, market trend and technologies for assigned commodities.Ensure that workcell Purchasing and Planning staff is given proper training, tools, and resources to execute their job functions.Assist hiring manager by participating in recruiting and hiring activities.Support, execute and provide inputs to improve Jabil SCM initiatives and strategies.Supervise all decisions related with components and materials acquisitions, ensuring reliable sourcing options from Approved Manufacturer´s List (AML) and convenient option for the business.Negotiate terms and conditions that protect the best interest of Jabil and its customers.Work with Planners and Buyers to control the stocking, tracking the excess and obsolete material.Work with Materials Quote Analysts to quote new and existing materials.Track and control workcell metrics managed by Planners and Buyers (RTV, obsolete materials, stock material).Present cost and quotation proposals to BUMs.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.Develop Supply Chain strategies that are unique to customer or to Business Unit strategic materials.May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned