Technical Sourcing Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the selection of suppliers and validation of parts for Design, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Risk/Cost Reduction initiatives.

• Manage pricing for Bill of Materials (BOM) throughout design phases and mass production milestones.

• Address cost discrepancies and supply chain effects resulting from changes in BOM, design, and project scope.

• Request and coordinate supplier recommendations for Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

• Align supplier selection with commodity management strategies.

• Lead negotiations with suppliers and implement risk mitigation strategies.

• Support buyers and ensure accurate clean-to-build part status.

• Promote Early Supplier Involvement initiatives.

• Formulate supply chain strategies for Jabil-owned components within NPI projects.

• Oversee the qualification of components and suppliers, encompassing DFM, First Article Inspection (FOT), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).

• Collaborate with NPI buyers and suppliers to optimize and reduce on-hand inventory.

• Drive supply chain projects focused on cost optimization, quality enhancement, and supply assurance.

• Manage responses to critical quality issues, production constraints, and negotiations with suppliers.

• Advocate for value propositions in Risk/Cost Reduction projects.

• Produce Supply Chain and Sourcing outcomes utilizing Jabil's templates, software, and procedures.

• Participate in cost estimation for custom parts.

• Ensure components are qualified, validated, and prepared for procurement prior to production handoff.

• Lead the identification and implementation of process improvements at Jabil.

• Adhere to safety, health, and corporate security protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, with experience in Supply Chain.

• 5–8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Willingness to travel up to 30% within the US and Mexico.

• Proficient PC skills, particularly in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

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

• Proficient in reading and speaking English.

• Capability to interpret 2D and 3D drawings and discern essential information to manufacture components in accordance with GD&T guidelines.

• Strong skills in problem-solving, analytics, negotiation, project management, and interpersonal relations.

• Ability to define problems, gather data, establish facts, summarize information, and draw accurate conclusions.

• Competence in performing calculations related to discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

• Aptitude for resolving practical issues with limited information.

• Ability to comprehend written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Short-term incentive program based on performance.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during the first year of employment.

• Four weeks of paid parental leave.

• Eleven company-paid holidays in 2026 (including nine fixed holidays and two optional floating holidays).

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.