sourcing specialist

Jabil

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About The Position

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers to procure goods and services at the best possible value, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery. This role involves managing supplier relationships and optimizing the supply chain to meet company objectives.

Requirements

• Identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers to procure goods and services at the best possible value, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.
• Managing supplier relationships and optimizing the supply chain to meet company objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities or services, aligning with corporate goals and objectives.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to potential suppliers.
• Analyze supplier proposals, negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to secure favorable agreements for Jabil.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, conducting regular business reviews, and addressing any issues or concerns.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance) to understand material and service requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing activities.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or delivery.
• Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical factors, material shortages, and supplier financial stability.
• Maintain accurate records of supplier information, contracts, and purchasing data.

Benefits

• 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 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
• 401(k) retirement plan
• employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees