Buyer

About This Role

This Buyer role at Velocity Electronics, a Jabil Company, focuses on expanding the supplier network and ensuring customer component requirements are met. The position involves strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement activities to secure competitive pricing, quality products, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 4-year college degree
• 2+ years of purchasing or relevant industry experience, preferably within the semiconductor/electronics industry
• Knowledge of complex enterprise platforms including ERP such as SAP and Commodity

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package

Important Details

• Applicants must be authorized to work in The Netherlands; visa sponsorship is not offered for this role

About the Company

Jabil (NYSE: JBL) is a trusted partner for top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver scalable and customized solutions. The company strives to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.