Jabil · 2 days ago
Technical Sourcing Manager
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expJabil is a global manufacturing services company seeking a Technical Sourcing Manager to oversee supplier selection and part validation processes. The role involves managing supplier negotiations, guiding buyers, and ensuring the supply chain aligns with Jabil’s needs for design, NPI, and risk/cost reduction projects.
ElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain) with eight years or more of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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 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 such as following GD&T guidelines
Strong problem solving, analytic, negotiation, project management and people skills
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
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
This job may require up to 30% travel
Preferred
Masters degree in Supply Chain Management
Company
Jabil
Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.2B2026-01-15Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2025-06-18Post Ipo Debt· $3.2B
1993-05-07IPO
Leadership Team
Steve Borges
EVP/CEO Jabil Heal
Sherman Tang
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