Buyer

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.

Securing Supply. Sourcing Solutions - Join our team as our next BUYER in Austin, Texas.

We are looking for a driven Buyer to oversee and expand supplier network while partnering closely with our sales team to ensure full fulfillment of customer component requirements. This role is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement activities to secure competitive pricing, quality products, and on-time delivery.

What can you expect to do?

• Procurement & Order Management: Manage the purchasing process and oversee the expediting of materials from all suppliers to ensure timely delivery and supply continuity.
• Vendor Management & Development: Maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new vendors to support business growth.
• Sales Support & Sourcing Execution: Support the sales team by conducting vendor evaluations, sourcing components, reviewing datasheets, providing technical assistance, supporting BOM requirements, negotiating pricing, and expediting orders.
• Supplier Relationship Building: Continuously develop and strengthen vendor partnerships to improve service levels, pricing, and reliability.
• Purchase Order Administration: Create, update, and manage purchase orders and VRMAs accurately within company systems.
• Performance & Goal Achievement: Consistently meet or exceed performance goals established by management.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and provide procurement and vendor performance reports as requested.
• Inbound Order Expediting: Proactively track and expedite inbound shipments to prevent delays and ensure on-time fulfillment.
• Accounting Coordination: Collaborate with the accounting team to verify payment terms, credit arrangements, and financial documentation with suppliers.

What is the experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this role?

• 4-year college degree.
• 2+ years purchasing/industry experience
• Knowledge of complex enterprise platforms including ERP such as SAP and Commodity

Benefits Package

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Long Term Incentive
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

This is an onsite position based in Austin, TX, placing you at the center of where global collaboration meets operational excellence.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Accommodation Statement

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to Always_Accessible@Jabil.com or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX

Job ID: Jabil-J2440514

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-19T19:10:33