Procurement Coordinator

Jabil; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Annual Merit Increases

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to support procurement operations and cross-functional activities. You will help ensure materials, services, and resources are available when needed, while coordinating with manufacturing, facilities, and other teams to drive efficient purchasing processes and operational continuity.

The role involves data entry, supplier management, BOM purchasing, and event coordination, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or admin support preferred.
• ERP systems experience, especially Epicor, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue RFQs and organize supplier quotations for review.
• Assist procurement team with purchasing to support customer sales and operations.
• Create and maintain purchase orders for direct/indirect materials and tooling.
• Support BOM purchasing to ensure component availability.
• Maintain inventory-related data and support inventory management initiatives.
• Provide admin and transactional support to Procurement Buyers, including data entry and pricing updates.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance requests with production and service providers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, facilities, shipping, and other teams on projects.
• Assist in planning company events and facility improvements.
• Provide backup support for shipping and receiving.
• Analyze information to support procurement decisions and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with policies and quality standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Epicor experience

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Business or related field

Tools

Epicor ERP

Account management databases

Job description

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

As a Procurement Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting procurement operations and cross-functional business activities to ensure materials, services, and resources are available when and where they are needed. This position provides administrative and operational support to the Procurement team while partnering with multiple departments to drive efficient purchasing processes, inventory accuracy, equipment maintenance coordination, facility initiatives, and operational continuity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support procurement activities by preparing and issuing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and organizing supplier quotations for review and analysis.
• Assist procurement team members with purchasing activities to support customer sales, repair, and operational requirements.
• Create, process, and maintain purchase orders for direct materials, indirect materials, tooling, maintenance, repair services, and other business needs.
• Support Bill of Materials (BOM) purchasing activities to ensure timely availability of required components.
• Maintain inventory-related data and assist with inventory management initiatives to support operational objectives.
• Provide administrative and transactional support to Procurement Buyers, including data entry, supplier information maintenance, pricing updates, virtual inventory management, and system record accuracy.
• Coordinate equipment and machine maintenance service requests in partnership with production leadership and service providers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across manufacturing, operations, facilities, shipping and receiving, and other functional teams to support business initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of company events and facility-related improvement activities.
• Provide backup support for shipping and receiving operations, as required.
• Gather and analyze information to support procurement decisions, recommendations, and special projects.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, quality standards, and applicable business requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities that enhance efficiency, service levels, and operational effectiveness.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, and make recommendations based on available data.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to provide responsive support to internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as an engaged team member.
• Solutions-oriented approach with a willingness to learn and continuously improve.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP systems and account management databases preferred; Epicor experience is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, customer service, or administrative support preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience is a plus.

BENEFITS WITH JABIL

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

The hourly pay range for this role is $20.77 - $37.36.

Total Rewards Package

• medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
• 401(k) retirement plan
• employee stock purchase plan

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

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