Sr. Technical Sourcing Engineer

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. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Technical Sourcing Engineer will drive the supplier selection and part validation processes for three major facets of Jabil’s needs: (1) Design, (2) NPI, (3) Risk/Cost Reduction. This position requires situational analysis to leverage Jabil’s Supply Chain and Sourcing organizations as well as Jabil’s tools, templates, and processes to ensure we are identifying, validating, and deploying components into Jabil’s supply base correctly. This role must shift and adapt quickly to changing project requirements and act with a sense of urgency. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES undefined Owns BOM pricing as it evolves through each design and mass production milestone. Responsible for resolving cost differences and addressing supply chain impacts due to BOM changes, design shifts, and scope changes. Responsible for providing detailed explanation for any unresolved issues. Solicits supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations as required. Interprets supplier feedback to provide clear guidance on product and/or process optimization. Guides the supplier selection process in alignment with commodity management. Drives supplier negotiations and risk mitigation as required. Provides guidance to buyers and maintains clean-to-build part status for all design phases. Promotes Early Supplier Involvement. undefined NPI Projects: Where assigned, develops a supply chain strategy for all components identified as Jabil’s ownership. Guides qualification process of components and suppliers under Jabil ownership, including but not limited to DFM, FOT, PPAP, and APQP. Leads supplier negotiations and risk mitigation as required. Provides guidance to buyers and maintains clean-to-build part status for all design phases. Works with NPI buyer and selected suppliers to optimize and minimize on hand inventory. Risk/Cost Reduction: Where assigned, leads supply chain projects including cost optimization, quality improvement, and supply assurance in alignment with commodity management. Guides purchasing organization with short-term/high-risk quality issues, line down constraints, and supplier negotiations. Takes guidance from senior team members, SCDMs, SSMs, and Business Unit on Risk/Cost Reduction projects and supports building value propositions. undefined undefined Drives Supply Chain & Sourcing deliverables per Jabil’s current templates, software solutions, and processes. Engages in cost estimating on a variety of custom parts. Ensures successful handoff to production teams by confirming all selected components are fully qualified, validated, and ready for procurement per Jabil and Customer guidelines. Drives identification and deployment of Jabil process improvements. Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor. Complies, follows, and enforces all procedures within the company security policy. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS A 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. LANGUAGE SKILLS 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 eff…

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