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Jabil

Senior Technical Sourcing Engineer

Jabil

. Drive supplier selection and part validation for Design, NPI, and Risk/Cost Reduction needs .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier selection, part validation, and supply chain strategy development, with a strong focus on cost optimization and risk mitigation. Proficient in guiding component qualification processes and engaging in effective supplier negotiations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Supplier SelectionCost OptimizationDesign For ManufacturabilityProject ManagementNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills
BOM PricingCost EstimatingGD&T Interpretation2D and 3D Drawing AnalysisData AnalysisSupply Chain Strategy DevelopmentRisk MitigationComponent QualificationProcess ImprovementInventory Optimization
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsPeople SkillsAbility To Work Under Pressure
Tools & Technologies
ExcelWordPowerPointJabil TemplatesJabil Software
Industry Keywords
NPI ProjectsSupply Chain ManagementCost ReductionSupplier NegotiationsQuality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive supplier selection and part validation for Design, NPI, and Risk/Cost Reduction needs
  • Own BOM pricing through design and mass production milestones
  • Resolve cost differences and supply chain impacts from BOM, design, and scope changes
  • Solicit and interpret supplier Design for Manufacturability recommendations
  • Guide supplier selection in alignment with commodity management
  • Drive supplier negotiations and risk mitigation
  • Guide buyers and maintain clean-to-build part status across design phases
  • Promote Early Supplier Involvement
  • Develop supply chain strategies for Jabil-owned components in assigned NPI projects
  • Guide component and supplier qualification, including DFM, FOT, PPAP, and APQP
  • Work with NPI buyers and suppliers to optimize and minimize on-hand inventory
  • Lead supply chain projects involving cost optimization, quality improvement, and supply assurance
  • Guide purchasing on short-term/high-risk quality issues, line-down constraints, and supplier negotiations
  • Support value propositions for Risk/Cost Reduction projects
  • Drive Supply Chain & Sourcing deliverables using Jabil templates, software, and processes
  • Engage in cost estimating for custom parts
  • Ensure selected components are qualified, validated, and ready for procurement
  • Drive identification and deployment of Jabil process improvements
  • Follow safety, health, and company security procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain, with five to eight years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Advanced PC skills, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate regarding scientific and technical journals
  • Ability to respond to customer, regulatory agency, and business community inquiries or complaints
  • Ability to present information effectively to management and external stakeholders
  • Ability to read and speak English
  • Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings and identify manufacturing information, including GD&T guidelines
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, negotiation, project management, and people skills
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, summarize information, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
  • Ability to solve practical problems with limited information and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly and occasionally lift up to 15 lbs
  • Ability to use required office equipment
  • Willingness/ability to travel up to 75% and/or temporarily relocate

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities