Purchasing Manager

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.

Strategic Sourcing. Stronger Supply. - Join Velocity Electronics, a Jabil company, as our next Purchasing Manager in Guadalajara, Mexico.

We are seeking a Purchasing Manager to grow and manage Velocity's vendor base while supporting our sales team in fulfilling customer component requirements. This role will drive sourcing, procurement, and sales support activities to ensure we deliver exceptional customer experiences and outcomes.

The Purchasing Manager will oversee the procurement and expediting of materials from suppliers, manage vendor qualifications and relationships, and supervise and develop the Buyers team. This is a hands-on role that combines strategic and operational responsibilities and requires strong collaboration with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you're passionate about strategic sourcing, building strong supplier relationships, and driving results in a fast-paced global business, we want to meet you.

What can you expect to do?

• Seller Support & Technical Sourcing: Support sellers with vendor evaluations, datasheet lookups, technical inquiries, BOM support, vendor negotiations, and expediting.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to support sourcing and procurement objectives.
• Team Leadership & Management: Supervise Buyers and carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with Velocity Electronics' policies and procedures.
• Purchasing & Order Approval: Review and approve purchase orders and VRMAs, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company requirements.
• Goal Setting & Team Coordination: Set goals for Buyers and effectively manage Buyer/Seller arrangements to support business priorities.
• Reporting & Analytics: Prepare and review monthly reports to track purchasing activity, team performance, and key business metrics.
• Communication & Collaboration: Lead and participate in department meetings to align priorities, share updates, and address business needs.
• Order Expediting: Monitor and expedite inbound orders to ensure timely delivery and support customer requirements.

What is the experience and knowledge needed to be successful in this role?

• 4-year college degree in Business, Supply Chain, Purchasing, or a related field.
• 6+ years of purchasing, procurement, or industry experience.
• 3+ years of managerial or team leadership experience.
• Experience in the semiconductor, electronic components, or electronics distribution industry.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, procurement, vendor management, and supply chain processes.
• Experience with complex enterprise platforms, including ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, supplier networks, and purchasing practices.

This is an onsite position based in Guadalajara, Mexico, placing you at the center of where global collaboration meets operational excellence.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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