Senior Purchasing Lead - Cost Optimization & Strategy

Jabil Inc.; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Inc. is seeking a Materials/Purchasing leader to ensure supply aligns with demand and to optimize total purchasing costs. The role supports business development with customers and develops purchasing strategies for execution across the campus.

The position focuses on recruiting and mentoring Purchasing Supervisors and Planner/Buyers, driving cost reductions, and ensuring materials availability aligns with the Master Production Schedule to support customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and five years experience, including two years in supervisory role.
• APICS and CPM certifications preferred.
• Experience in recruiting, interviewing and hiring Purchasing Supervisors and Planner/Buyers is required or advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview and hire Purchasing Supervisors and Planner/Buyers.
• Coach Materials staff in interviewing/hiring processes.
• Develop and validate training curriculum for Materials responsibility.
• Coach and mentor Materials staff to deliver excellence to customers.
• Create and manage succession plans for Materials function.
• Coordinate large team activities and ensure recognition is fair.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Interviewing

Coaching

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

APICS CPM certifications preferred

Job description

Jabil Inc. is seeking a Materials/Purchasing leader to ensure supply aligns with demand and to optimize total purchasing costs. The role supports business development with customers and develops purchasing strategies for execution across the campus.

The position focuses on recruiting and mentoring Purchasing Supervisors and Planner/Buyers, driving cost reductions, and ensuring materials availability aligns with the Master Production Schedule to support customer needs.