Technical Sourcing Manager (f/m)

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 Technical Sourcing Manager (TSM) develops and executes resilient supply chain strategies for customized components throughout product design, New Product Introduction (NPI), qualification, launch, and sustaining phases.

The TSM serves as a cross-functional technical sourcing lead, coordinating activities across Engineering, Supply Chain Development, Commodity Management, Purchasing, Planning, Quality, Operations, and suppliers.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of customized manufacturing processes and the ability to drive supplier feasibility, component qualification, cost optimization, risk management, and project execution through successful production handoff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate sourcing and qualification activities for customized components from early design engagement through production readiness and handoff.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, materials, tolerances, and Bills of Material to identify sourcing, manufacturability, cost, and qualification requirements.
• Coordinate supplier feasibility and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews, driving closure of technical concerns and proposed deviations with Engineering, Quality, Customers and suppliers.
• Support identification, evaluation, development, and qualification of new, alternate, and localized suppliers.
• Assess supplier manufacturing capabilities and participate in technical reviews and on-site supplier assessments when required.
• Coordinate qualification planning, tooling readiness, sample availability, supplier commitments, and PPAP/JPPAP requirements.
• Support dimensional, Fit, Form and Function (FFF), testing, and qualification-build activities in collaboration with Supplier Quality and Engineering.
• Drive resolution of supplier nonconformances, qualification failures, schedule risks, and technical issues.
• Perform or support cost estimating, should-cost analysis, RFQs, quotation benchmarking, and tooling-cost evaluations for customized components.
• Partner with Supply Chain Development and Commodity Management to identify opportunities for cost reduction, localization, alternate sourcing, and VAVE.
• Lead cross-functional qualification reviews, maintaining clear ownership, milestones, risks, priorities, recovery plans, and escalations.
• Support continuous improvement, standardization, traceability, and scalability of TSM processes and qualification practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in technical sourcing, manufacturing engineering, supplier engineering/development, mechanical commodity management, supplier quality, NPI, or similar functions.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with customized mechanical manufacturing processes such as: Sheet metal fabricationCNC machiningWelding and fabricated assembliesMetal forming and stampingPlastic injection moldingTooling, fixtures, and secondary processes
• Experience with cable and harness manufacturing is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and GD&T.
• Experience with supplier DFM, component qualification, PPAP or equivalent qualification methodologies.
• Understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and experience with technical cost estimating or quotation analysis.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, risk management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and commercial information with suppliers, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with APQP, JPPAP/PPAP, FAI, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and process capability.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Creo/Pro-Engineer, or comparable CAD tools.
• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Supplier development or supplier audit experience.
• Experience with VAVE, should-cost analysis, or technical cost modeling.
• Experience supporting international suppliers and complex NPI programs.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Technical and Manufacturing Expertise
• Supplier Feasibility and DFM
• Customized Component Qualification
• Technical Sourcing and Supplier Development
• Cost and Commercial Analysis
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Project Execution and Risk Management
• Structured Problem Solving
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Ownership and Accountability

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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