Strategic Sourcing Engineer: Design, NPI & Cost Risk

Jabil

Saint Petersburg (FL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jabil is seeking a Senior Technical Sourcing Engineer to drive supplier selection, part validation, and NPI support across design, NPI, and risk/cost reduction. You will leverage Jabil's tools and processes to ensure components are qualified and deployed correctly, with urgency.

You will own BOM pricing, guide supplier negotiations, and lead risk mitigation while coordinating with commodity management. Travel up to 75% and collaborate across design, supplier quality, and production teams.

Qualifications

Advanced PC skills, with emphasis on Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to Management and external stakeholders.
Ability to read and speak English.
Ability to read and interpret 2D and 3D drawings and identify key information to manufacture a component such as following GD&T guidelines.

Responsibilities

Owns BOM pricing as it evolves through each design and mass production milestone.
Responsible for resolving cost differences and addressing supply chain impacts due to BOM changes, design shifts, and scope changes.
Responsible for providing detailed explanation for any unresolved issues.
Solicits supplier Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations as required.
Interprets supplier feedback to provide clear guidance on product and/or process optimization.
Guides the supplier selection process in alignment with commodity management.
Drives supplier negotiations and risk mitigation as required.
Provides guidance to buyers and maintains clean-to-build part status for all design phases.
Promotes Early Supplier Involvement.
undefined NPI Projects: Where assigned, develops a supply chain strategy for all components identified as Jabil's ownership.
Guides qualification process of components and suppliers under Jabil ownership, including but not limited to DFM, FOT, PPAP, and APQP.
Leads supplier negotiations and risk mitigation as required.
Provides guidance to buyers and maintains clean-to-build part status for all design phases.
Works with NPI buyer and selected suppliers to optimize and minimize on hand inventory.
Risk/Cost Reduction: Where assigned, leads supply chain projects including cost optimization, quality improvement, and supply assurance in alignment with commodity management.
Guides purchasing organization with short-term/high-risk quality issues, line down constraints, and supplier negotiations.
Takes guidance from senior team members, SCDMs, SSMs, and Business Unit on Risk/Cost Reduction projects and supports building value propositions.
undefined undefined Drives Supply Chain & Sourcing deliverables per Jabil's current templates, software solutions, and processes.
Engages in cost estimating on a variety of custom parts.
Ensures successful handoff to production teams by confirming all selected components are fully qualified, validated, and ready for procurement per Jabil and Customer guidelines.
Drives identification and deployment of Jabil process improvements.
Adheres to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
Complies, follows, and enforces all procedures within the company security policy.