Purchasing Subject Matter Expert

Jabil is hiring a Purchasing Subject Matter Expert to work onsite in our plant in Auburn Hills, MI. 

This position is not eligible for immigration and/or visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship by Jabil. Applicants requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

As a Purchasing Subject Matter Expert with Jabil, you will be responsible for materials professionals within a workcell the Auburn Hills site which may include Analysts, Buyers, Planners and Supervisors.

• Leads and administrates the Materials Analysis teams for a Site.
• May lead a group of professional analysts in Purchasing, Inventory control, Planning and configuration Management Support.
• Supervises the data management process.
• Leads cross-functional assignments and projects.
• Works with site management to develop organizational objectives.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Logistics Management or Business Administration or equivalent; MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of related Purchasing Materials in a manufacturing environment OR a combination of education, experience and training.

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry is strongly preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.