
Technical Sourcing Manager
Jabil
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: St. Petersburg • Florida • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Develop Sourcing Strategies: Create and implement global sourcing strategies across key commodity areas, focusing on cost optimization and supply chain resilience.
- Supplier Management: Manage and develop a global supplier base, ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term goals.
- Cost Reduction Initiatives: Drive initiatives to reduce costs through negotiations, alternative sourcing, and process improvements.
- Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure that sourcing strategies support broader business objectives.
- Risk Management: Lead risk mitigation planning for supplier disruptions and market volatility.
- Performance Monitoring: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required
- MBA preferred with experience in Supply Chain a plus
- At least 5 years of experience working in a sourcing or procurement role, preferably within a technical or manufacturing environment
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to analyze data and market trends to inform sourcing decisions and drive value creation
- Proficiency in managing supplier negotiations and building win-win agreements
- Strong knowledge and experience working with manufacturing processes
- Ability to analyze technical processes and drawings (design for manufacturing)
- Ability to shift and adapt quickly to changing project requirements and act with a sense of urgency
- Willingness to support multiple projects/customers and have indirect reports is possible
Benefits
- 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
- Annual Merit Increases
- Community Volunteer Opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
sourcing strategiescost optimizationsupplier managementcost reductionnegotiationsdata analysisperformance monitoringmanufacturing processestechnical process analysiskey performance indicators
Soft Skills
communication skillscollaborationadaptabilityurgencycross-functional teamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringMBA