Technical Sourcing Manager

Jabil•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Technical Sourcing Manager manages supplier selection and part validation for design, new product introduction (NPI), and risk/cost-reduction needs. The role uses Jabil’s supply chain and sourcing organizations, tools, templates, and processes to identify, validate, and deploy components into the supply base. It requires adapting quickly to changing project requirements and supporting multiple projects or customers; indirect reports may be involved. The manager is accountable for BOM pricing through design and mass-production milestones, resolving cost differences and supply-chain impacts caused by BOM, design, or scope changes, coordinating supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations, and guiding product or process optimization based on supplier feedback. The role manages supplier selection with commodity management, supplier negotiations and risk mitigation, buyer guidance, clean-to-build part status, and Early Supplier Involvement. For assigned NPI projects, the manager develops supply-chain strategies for Jabil-owned components and guides qualification of components and suppliers, including DFM, FOT, PPAP, and APQP. The role also works with NPI buyers and suppliers to optimize and minimize on-hand inventory. For assigned risk/cost-reduction work, the manager leads supply-chain initiatives involving cost optimization, quality improvement, and supply assurance; addresses high-risk quality issues and line-down constraints; and develops value propositions with guidance from senior team members, SCDMs, SSMs, and the Business Unit. The position ensures delivery of Supply Chain and Sourcing outputs using Jabil’s current templates, software, and processes; supports cost estimating for custom parts; confirms components are qualified and ready for procurement before handoff to production; and leads process improvements. The role requires adherence to safety, health, and company security procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain, with eight or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Advanced PC skills, particularly with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate about common scientific and technical journals.
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.
Ability to present information effectively to upper management and external stakeholders.
Ability to read and speak English.
Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings and identify component manufacturing information, including by following 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 including discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited information and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to work effectively under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly; occasionally lift up to 15 lbs; access the production floor and office staff; and use required office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier selection and part validation for design, NPI, and risk/cost-reduction needs.
Manage BOM pricing through design and mass-production milestones.
Resolve cost differences and address supply-chain impacts from BOM changes, design shifts, and scope changes, explaining unresolved issues in detail.
Solicit supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations and interpret supplier feedback into guidance for product or process optimization.
Manage supplier selection in alignment with commodity management.
Conduct supplier negotiations and mitigate risk as required.
Provide guidance to buyers and maintain clean-to-build part status throughout design phases.
Drive Early Supplier Involvement.
For assigned NPI projects, develop supply-chain strategies for Jabil-owned components and guide qualification of components and suppliers, including DFM, FOT, PPAP, and APQP.
Work with NPI buyers and selected suppliers to optimize and minimize on-hand inventory.
For assigned risk/cost-reduction projects, lead initiatives involving cost optimization, quality improvement, and supply assurance in alignment with commodity management.
Lead the purchasing organization in addressing short-term or high-risk quality issues, line-down constraints, and supplier negotiations.
Develop value propositions for risk/cost-reduction projects with guidance from senior team members, SCDMs, SSMs, and the Business Unit.
Deliver Supply Chain and Sourcing outputs according to Jabil’s current templates, software solutions, and processes.
Engage in cost estimating for custom parts.
Confirm selected components are fully qualified, validated, and ready for procurement according to Jabil and customer guidelines before handoff to production teams.
Lead identification and deployment of Jabil process improvements.
Follow safety and health rules and regulations and comply with and enforce company security procedures.