Buyer - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Purchasing

About Jabil

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 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.

Your Responsibilities

As a Buyer II at our Memphis, TN facility, you will play a critical role in supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and ongoing production by ensuring the timely procurement of materials and components. You will partner closely with Planning, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to align purchasing activities with business requirements while driving supplier performance, cost optimization, and uninterrupted material availability for our Power Distribution Systems customers.

On-site at our Memphis, TN facility.

• Procure raw materials and components, with a focus on copper, steel, and other metal commodities, to support NPI and production schedules.
• Collaborate with Planning and Operations teams to ensure material availability aligns with demand forecasts and capacity plans.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve issues related to delivery, quality, capacity, or service.
• Maintain accurate purchasing data and transactions within ERP systems, including SAP.
• Analyze and manage inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring timely material sourcing and supplier readiness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance purchasing processes, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor commodity markets and industry trends to identify potential risks and opportunities related to cost and supply.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Comply with all company security policies and procedures.

Typically reports to a Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or Materials Manager.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: preferred.
• Minimum 2 years: of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience: procuring metals or commodity-based materials preferred.
• Experience: supporting NPI, supply chain, or production operations preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding: of purchasing, procurement, and supply chain management principles.
• Experience: working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced proficiency: with Microsoft Excel and other business software tools.
• Ability: to interpret demand forecasts and align purchasing strategies with business requirements.
• Knowledge: of supplier relationship management and performance evaluation.
• Ability: to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Planning, Operations, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Benefits of Working with Jabil

• Annual Site Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage (HRA & HSA options)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

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