Head of Technical Sourcing & NPI Strategy

Jabil Malaysia; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil seeks a Senior Manager, Technical Sourcing to lead a division within the Technical Sourcing Organization. You will drive supplier selection, DFM feedback, and cost optimization across design, NPI, and risk reduction initiatives.

This leadership role interfaces with suppliers, customers, and executives to resolve escalations and deliver value. You will mentor a growing team, refine tools and templates, and manage costs with a focus on process standardization and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain required; 12+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of direct management experience with direct reports required.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Advanced PC skills, with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for BOM pricing and cost change implications across design to mass production milestones.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and risk mitigation aligned with commodity management.
• Drive Early Supplier Involvement and DFM recommendations; guide NPI and PPAP/APQP processes.
• Manage supplier qualification, minimize on-hand inventory, and resolve escalations with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to reports and buyers; ensure components are fully qualified and ready for procurement.
• Support process standardization, automation, and AI/ML initiatives within Sourcing.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Negotiation

Project management

Technical sourcing

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management (preferred)

Tools

Excel

GD&T knowledge

MS Office

Job description

Jabil seeks a Senior Manager, Technical Sourcing to lead a division within the Technical Sourcing Organization. You will drive supplier selection, DFM feedback, and cost optimization across design, NPI, and risk reduction initiatives.

This leadership role interfaces with suppliers, customers, and executives to resolve escalations and deliver value. You will mentor a growing team, refine tools and templates, and manage costs with a focus on process standardization and automation.