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 SUMMARY
Develop, implement and measure a Global Commodity Strategy that fully meets the supply chain needs of our Business Sectors, Business Units and Corporation (i.e. commodity strategies, supply base development, Global infrastructure, price management etc.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, implement and measure a Global Commodity Strategy and Business plan that fully meets the needs of our Business Sectors, BU and Corporation (i.e. commodity strategies, supply base development, Global infrastructure, price management etc.)
Demonstrate expertise in assigned commodities and fully competent in all aspects of supply chain Management including commodities not directly assigned.
Adhere to Global Commodity infrastructure that supports Jabil’s business and growth plans.
Develop the supply base to exceed the goals and objectives of Jabil and the supply chain management team
Ensure the commodity supply base adheres to Jabil standards of Corporate Social Responsibilities including but not limited to Environmental, Ethical, Legislative, and Regulatory requirements
Market Jabil’s Supply Chain Management expertise both internally and externally
Negotiate supplier Contracts
Analyze market conditions and implement supply chain strategies to assure supply and price competitiveness
Be a leader in ensuring that Jabil maximizes our purchase leverage for the best total cost of ownership
Aggressively negotiate absolute best pricing, terms and conditions
Develop a cost modeling tool to determine true component value of assigned commodity(s)
Develop effective relationships with Business Unit Management to ensure that Supply Chain Management is fully involved with new business opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
Offer new, innovative, entrepreneurial ideas, practices and processes that drive continuous improvement to Jabil’s supply chain goals and objectives
Set annual goals and objectives that ensure commodities managed meet and exceed supply chain metric targets
Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
Periodically “get down in the trenches” to rehabilitate troubled plants. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times. Lead by example; “Walk the talk.”
Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.
Ensure the efficient and timely exchange of knowledge and information within the Jabil Corporation to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Director Commodity Management or Director Supplier Development
Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
In depth knowledge of assigned commodity(s) both technical and commercial
Contract management and negotiations (Purchase Agreement, Inventory management initiatives etc…)
Basic finance (understand and evaluate a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow statement)
Understanding of MRP
Know the supply base management teams of assigned commodity(s)
Cost to manufacture commodity(s) assigned
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Supply Chain Management or other relevant discipline preferred
Minimum of five (5) years experience in Supply Chain/Materials Management experience in a high volume electronics manufacturing environment.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
JABIL COMPETENCIES
INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR
Domain
Capability
Competency Characteristics
CULTURE
Customer Intimacy
Empowerment & Accountability
Continuous Improvement
Understands her/his customers’ expectations; Works towards delighting the customers; Handles customers effectively and proactively anticipates their needs
Steps up to the challenges and tasks assigned; builds relationships of trust with team members; accepts responsibility for her/his own performance and actions
Constantly seeks to improve work processes; Has a quality-first mentality; Learns from internal and external best practices to apply to her/his work
STRATEGY
Vision & Purpose
Perspective
Learning on the Fly
Understands the vision of the company; Knows how her/his work contributes to the business strategies; Prioritizes her/his work against what is important to the business
Understands how future trends will affect how our business operates; Able to share the company’s directions with others; Seeks to understand other business functions beyond her/his own
Understands her/his function’s strengths and weakness, opportunities and threats; Seeks exposure to new ideas and faces new problems with ease; Consistently looks for novel ways to solve new problems
RESULTS
Innovation Management
Decision Quality
Drive for Results
Challenges the way things have always been done; Looks at problems, processes and solutions in new ways; Stimulates creative ideas and experimentation in others
Clearly defines complex issues despite incomplete or ambiguous information; Evaluates the benefits, costs, and risks of alternatives before making decisions; Applies accurate logic and common sense in making decisions
Focuses time and energy on the most important issues; Is consistently good at getting the right things done; Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals
PEOPLE
Develop Today’s Talent
Motivate Others
Actively provides feedback to others for their development; Influences others to take on new and challenging assignments; Develops and coaches others in areas of her/his expertise; Delegates tasks to stretch team members for their development
Able to motivate others to get the best out of them; Recognizes team members for their contributions; Creates a work environment that is upbeat and supportive
SELF
Self Knowledge
Cross Cultural Agility
Integrity & Trust
Is aware of personal strengths and weaknesses; Makes time to pursue personal interests while maintaining energy and passion for the job; Recovers quickly from setbacks; Gains insights from mistakes
Masters new jobs, information, and situations quickly and effectively; Demonstrates ability to work effectively across cultures; Is not judgmental about differences
Can be trusted; Admits mistakes; Is seen as a direct, truthful individual; Does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gains; Treats everyone with humanity, justice, and temperance, even under stressful circumstances
WORKING CONDITIONS
Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required.
Travel requirements: Domestic and/or Global, up to 25%
Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.
1) A thorough understanding of Connector knowledge is a must.
2) Currently or use to working in connector supplier is an added advantage
3) Knowledge in automotive and medical application with regard to connectors
application is an added advantage
4) 8 years and above related experience
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