Technical Sourcing Manager
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 Technical Sourcing Manager will manage 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 indirect reports is possible.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design Projects:
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Accountable for BOM pricing as it evolves through each design and mass production milestone.
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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.
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Solicits and coordinates supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations as required. Interprets supplier feedback to provide clear guidance on product and/or process optimization.
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Manages the supplier selection process in alignment with commodity management.
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Accountable for supplier negotiations and risk mitigation as required.
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Provides guidance to buyers and maintains clean-to-build part status for all design phases.
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Accountable for driving Early Supplier Involvement.
NPI Projects:
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Where assigned, develops a supply chain strategy for all components identified as Jabil ’s ownership.
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Guides qualification process of components and suppliers under Jabil ownership, including but not limited to DFM, FOT, PPAP, and APQP.
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Accountable for supplier negotiations and risk mitigation as required.
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Provides guidance to buyers and maintains clean-to-build part status for all design phases.
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Works with NPI buyer and selected suppliers to optimize and minimize on hand inventory.
Risk/Cost Reduction:
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Where assigned, accountable for supply chain projects including cost optimization, quality improvement, and supply assurance in alignment with commodity management.
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Leads purchasing organization with short-term/high-risk quality issues, line down constraints, and supplier negotiations.
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Takes guidance from senior team members, SCDMs, SSMs, and Business Unit on Risk/Cost Reduction projects and drives building value propositions.
Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Accountable for Supply Chain & Sourcing deliverables per Jabil ’s current templates, software solutions, and processes.
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Engages in cost estimating on a variety of custom parts.
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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.
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Leads identification and deployment of Jabil process improvements.
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Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
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Complies, follows, and enforces all procedures within the company security policy.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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A Bachelor’s degree (preferred in Mechanical Engineering having worked in Supply Chain)
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5-8 years or more of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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