Technical Sourcing Manager

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.

• 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 coordinates 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 buyers and maintains clean-to-build part status for all design phases.

• Accountable for driving Early Supplier Involvement.

• Where assigned, develops a supply chain strategy for all components identified as Jabil’s ownership.

• Guides 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 buyers and maintains 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 drives 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 (preferred in Mechanical Engineering having worked in Supply Chain)

• 5-8 years or more of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• This job may require up to 30% travel through the US and Mexico.

• Advanced PC skills, with emphasis on Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret technical or mechanical drawings and specifications.

• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

• Ability to effectively present information to Upper Management and external stakeholders

• Ability to read and speak English.

• Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings and identify key information to manufacture a component following GD&T guidelines.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas