<strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>Procure all components necessary to support production or prototype builds. In conjunction, responsibilities include; accomplishing the best possible pricing, lead time agreements, resolution of quality issues, delivery and inventory levels.<br><br><strong>Essential Duties And Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Participate in decision making of MPS loading through proper materials sizing. </li><li> Analyze, maintain, and execute Materials Requirement Plan (MRP). Continuously monitor and verify materials pipeline to ensure it meets the MRP requirements. Identify and appropriately address materials supply issues. </li><li> Ensure materials availability to support production per the Master Production Schedule through MRP execution, on-time delivery, and coordination of materials movement through receiving to production. </li><li> Proactively eliminate materials liabilities for Jabil by clearly understanding the ownership (supplier / customer). Track and provide supporting data to BUM in order to clearly define customer liable materials. Execute and maximize Jabil negotiated terms with suppliers to reduce materials liability. </li><li> Issue Purchase Orders to pricing, terms &amp; conditions that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil Commodity Managers and Buyers. Ensure suppliers’ adherence to established agreements. </li><li> Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers. </li><li> Maintain integrity of master data and purchasing planning parameters in order to minimize material liability and to balance the cost of procurement with inventory investment levels. </li><li> Monitor and continuously improve supplier’s delivery and quality performance. Address and resolve recurring or critical issues by utilizing corrective action tools and additional resources. </li><li> Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies. </li><li> Provide inputs to drive and execute Jabil’s commodity and pricing strategy. Work closely with Buyers, Commodity Managers, &amp; SCM. Provide feedback on supplier performance and Jabil’s strategies. </li><li> Minimize materials freight expenses for Jabil. </li><li> Monitor, track, and provide feedback on suppliers’ performance on delivery, quality, and service. </li><li> Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor. </li><li> Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy. </li><li> May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. <br><br></li></ul><strong>Job Qualifications<br><br></strong><strong>KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS<br><br></strong><ul><li> Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. </li><li> Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. </li><li> Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from