Purchasing Supervisor

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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.

How Will You Make an Impact?

As a Purchasing Supervisor, you will lead and support materials professionals within a workcell or site, including analysts, buyers, planners, and supervisors. You will oversee materials analysis, purchasing, inventory control, planning, and configuration management support. Your leadership will ensure data integrity, cross-functional collaboration, and alignment with organizational objectives to drive operational excellence.

Location:

On-site at our Auburn Hills, MI plant.

What Will You Do?

• Lead and administer the Materials Analysis teams for a site.
• Oversee a group of professional analysts in Purchasing, Inventory Control, Planning, and Configuration Management Support.
• Supervise the data management process.
• Lead cross-functional assignments and projects.
• Collaborate with site management to develop organizational objectives.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for materials professionals within a workcell or site which may include analysts, buyers, planners, and supervisors.

How Will You Get Here?

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Logistics Management or Business Administration or equivalent; MBA preferred but not required.
• 3 to 5 years related materials experience or 6 to 8 years supervisory experience.
• Advanced PC skills with knowledge in Jabil's software packages.
• APICS/NAPM certification preferred but not required.
• Or a combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company's business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Strong financial and analytical ability. Proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
• Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
• Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and managing continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
• Strong and convincing communication skills.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), and e-mail skills.

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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Accommodation Statement

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Client-provided location(s): Auburn Hills, MI

Job ID: Jabil-J2430185

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-21T19:08:12