Jabil
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This role must shift and adapt quickly to changing project requirements and act with a sense of urgency.
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.
JOB SUMMARY
The Sr Technical Sourcing Manager is responsible and accountable for orchestrating the supplier selection process and part validation process for three major facets of Jabil’s needs: (1) Design, (2) NPI, (3) Risk/Cost Reduction. This position requires situational analysis to leverage Jabil’s Supply Chain and Sourcing organizations as well as Jabil’s tools, templates, and processes to ensure we are identifying, validating, and deploying components into Jabil’s supply base correctly. This role must shift and adapt quickly to changing project requirements and act with a sense of urgency. Support of multiple projects/customers and have direct reports is possible. This role will require direct customer and supplier interface as well as engagement with executive stakeholders.
Accountable for BOM pricing as it evolves through each design and mass production milestone.
Responsible for resolving cost differences and addressing supply chain impacts due to BOM changes, design shifts, and scope changes. Responsible for providing detailed explanation for any unresolved issues.
Solicits and manages supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations as required. Interprets supplier feedback to provide clear guidance on product and/or process optimization.
Manages the supplier selection process in alignment with commodity management.
Accountable for supplier negotiations and risk mitigation as required.
Provides guidance to direct reports and buyers to maintain clean-to-build part status for all design phases.
Accountable for driving Early Supplier Involvement.
Where assigned, manages a supply chain strategy for all components identified as Jabil’s ownership.
Manages qualification process of components and suppliers under Jabil ownership, including but not limited to DFM, FOT, PPAP, and APQP.
Accountable for supplier negotiations and risk mitigation as required.
Provides guidance to direct reports and buyers to maintain clean-to-build part status for all design phases.
Works with NPI buyer and selected suppliers to optimize and minimize on hand inventory.
Where assigned, accountable for supply chain projects including cost optimization, quality improvement, and supply assurance in alignment with commodity management.
Leads purchasing organization with short-term/high-risk quality issues, line down constraints, and supplier negotiations.
Takes guidance from senior team members, SCDMs, SSMs, and Business Unit on Risk/Cost Reduction projects and manages building value propositions.
Accountable for Supply Chain & Sourcing deliverables per Jabil’s current templates, software solutions, and processes.
Engages in cost estimating on a variety of custom parts.
Accountable for successful handoff to production teams by confirming all selected components are fully qualified, validated, and ready for procurement per Jabil and Customer guidelines.
Leads identification and deployment of Jabil process improvements.
Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
Complies, follows, and enforces all procedures within the company security policy.
A Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering and Design or Supply Chain)
12 years or more of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Masters degree in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
This job requires up to 40-50% travel.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Advanced PC skills, with emphasis on Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to Senior Management and Customers; Ability to read and speak English.
Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings and identify key information to manufacture a component such as following GD&T guidelines.
REASONING ABILITY
Strong problem solving, analytic, negotiation, project management and people skills are a must.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, summarize information and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited information.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to work effectively under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines.
Individual may be required to sit, stand, walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.
Be accessible to production floor and office staff and to use required office equipment.
Specific vision requirements include reading of written documents and use of computer monitor screen frequently
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Individual’s primary workstation is located in the office area. The noise level in this environment is typically low.
The pay range for this role is $126,100 - $227,000. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: November 30, 2026.
As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.
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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accessibility Accommodation
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.
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