Design Buyer / Administrative Assistant

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.

 

SUMMARY

Support procurement of items such as materials, components, equipment, supplies, and outsourced services that are required for engineering prototype builds and general engineering operations.

Provides analytical and specialized administrative support to relieve executive, director, and/or staff managers of complex details and advanced administrative duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate executives, directors and/or manager’s calendar, meetings, correspondence and presentations as needed.

Coordinate and arrange meetings facilities and records and transcribe minutes of meetings.

Participate or lead special projects and/or events as needed.

Serve as the administrative liaison with others within and outside the company regarding administrative issues relating to purchasing, personnel, facilities and operations.

Plan and prepare for customer visits and corporate events.

Serve as resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.

Issue Purchase Orders to pricing, terms & conditions that are negotiated and agreed to by Jabil Commodity Managers and Buyers. Ensure suppliers’ adherence to established agreements.

Processes purchase requisitions and purchase orders through Coupa.

Optimize order management process to ensure effective communication with suppliers.

Support Accounts Payable in resolving invoice discrepancies.

Handles shipping and receiving packages.

Processes new vendor onboarding using Jabil’s systems.

Perform analysis and reporting of purchase history and supplier performance.

Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.

Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to Sr. Manager of Engineering Operations

Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Typically requires a minimum of 6+ years of related experience.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

 

 

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