Sourcing Specialist

Jabil

. Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and services .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Capable of conducting market research, negotiating contracts, and driving cost reduction initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sourcing Strategies DevelopmentSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationMarket ResearchCost Reduction Initiatives

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Hard Skills

RFP ManagementRFQ ManagementRFI ManagementBid AnalysisSupplier Performance MonitoringRisk MitigationValue EngineeringDemand Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationContinuous Improvement

Industry Keywords

Procurement PoliciesEthical GuidelinesSupply Chain RisksSupplier CapabilitiesMarket Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and services
Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, analyze market trends, and assess supplier capabilities
Manage RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes, including bid analysis and supplier selection
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers
Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers and drive continuous improvement
Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, and service metrics and implement corrective actions
Identify and mitigate geopolitical, economic, and logistical supply chain risks
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and legal teams
Drive cost reduction through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and demand management
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical guidelines, and relevant regulations
Maintain accurate supplier, contract, and sourcing records

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience, education, certifications, language requirements, and other prerequisites are not specified in the posting

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
In 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
401(k) retirement plan
Employee stock purchase plan