Senior Technical Sourcing Manager

Jabil

. Orchestrate supplier selection and part validation for Design, NPI, and Risk/Cost Reduction initiatives .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $126,100 - $227,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management, Supplier Negotiation, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) processes, with a strong focus on cost optimization and quality improvement. Proficient in managing complex projects and leading teams to achieve strategic objectives in New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives.

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Supply Chain ManagementSupplier NegotiationDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Project ManagementCost Optimization

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Hard Skills

BOM ManagementCost EstimatingGD&T Interpretation2D and 3D Drawing AnalysisAdvanced Excel SkillsData AnalysisRisk MitigationSupplier QualificationNPI Project ManagementProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsPeople Skills

Tools & Technologies

Jabil Software SolutionsSupply Chain ToolsTemplates

Industry Keywords

New Product Introduction (NPI)Cost ReductionQuality ImprovementSupply AssuranceManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Orchestrate supplier selection and part validation for Design, NPI, and Risk/Cost Reduction initiatives
Analyze situations and leverage Jabil’s Supply Chain and Sourcing organizations, tools, templates, and processes
Manage BOM pricing through design and mass production milestones
Resolve cost differences and supply chain impacts caused by BOM, design, and scope changes
Solicit and manage supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations
Interpret supplier feedback and guide product or process optimization
Manage supplier selection in alignment with commodity management
Lead supplier negotiations and risk mitigation
Guide direct reports and buyers in maintaining clean-to-build part status
Drive Early Supplier Involvement
Manage supply chain strategy and component/supplier qualification for assigned NPI projects
Manage DFM, FOT, PPAP, and APQP qualification processes
Optimize and minimize on-hand inventory with NPI buyers and suppliers
Lead supply chain projects for cost optimization, quality improvement, and supply assurance
Lead responses to short-term or high-risk quality issues, line-down constraints, and supplier negotiations
Build value propositions for Risk/Cost Reduction projects
Deliver Supply Chain and Sourcing work using Jabil templates, software solutions, and processes
Perform cost estimating for custom parts
Confirm components are qualified, validated, and ready for procurement before production handoff
Lead identification and deployment of Jabil process improvements
Interface directly with customers, suppliers, and executive stakeholders
Support multiple projects and customers and potentially manage direct reports
Follow safety, health, and company security procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering and Design or Supply Chain
12 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 Senior Management and Customers
Ability to read and speak English
Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings and identify key 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 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 written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions
Ability to work effectively under pressure with constantly changing priorities and deadlines
Ability to sit, stand, walk regularly, and occasionally lift up to 15 lbs.
Ability to access the production floor and office staff and use required office equipment
Specific vision requirements include frequent reading of written documents and computer monitor screens
Willingness and ability to travel up to 40–50%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive based on performance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
4 weeks of paid parental leave
11 company-paid holidays in 2027 (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
401(k) retirement plan
Employee stock purchase plan