Commodity Manager

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;

• KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS · At least 4-5 years experienced as Commodity Manager with procurement experience of CAPEX, construction and facility projects; · 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; · Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; · Operate personal computers proficiently, including Windows-based OS, with advanced knowledge of Jabil’s software packages; · Draft and comprehend simple correspondence, memos, and visual aids; · Execute simple instructions using logical reasoning and manage standardized situations with minimal variables; · Perform fundamental mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) across various units of measure; · Calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, alongside drawing and interpreting graphs;