About the role
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
Sr. Strategic Buyer - Technical Expertise
The Sr. Strategic Buyer plays a critical role in sourcing materials, equipment, and services across designated regions. This position supports strategic initiatives tied to site development and infrastructure expansion, ensuring timely procurement aligned with project timelines, budget constraints, and technical specifications
Core Competencies.
• Work in a cross-cultural team environment effectively
• Responsive to customer's and colleagues
• Possess strong communication skills
• Stays focused and controlled in difficult situations
• Solve problems with logical decision making
• Ability to seek guidance when required
• Attention to details
• Understand & articulate business language
• Exhibits desire to learn and grow
• Always display strong ethics
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for construction materials, equipment, and services.
Align procurement plans with project milestones, budgets, and technical requirements.
Lead RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs to drive competitive pricing and optimal terms.
Utilize platforms like Coupa, SAP, for sourcing, tracking, and spend analysis.
Use MS Office and Power BI to analyze procurement data and generate actionable insights.
Maintain accurate documentation for audits, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Drive cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and value engineering.
Monitor market trends and pricing benchmarks to support budgeting and forecasting.
Identify and qualify vendors based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure compliance and value delivery.
Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations to ensure seamless procurement execution.
Support project teams with timely delivery of materials and services
Qualifications / Skills / Experience
Bachelor's Degree (Required): A foundational requirement, preferably in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Master's Degree (Preferred): An advanced degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, or Business adds strategic depth and leadership potential.
Specialization in Supply Chain (Preferred): Demonstrates focused expertise in procurement processes, logistics, vendor management, and strategic sourcing.
2-4 Years in Procurement: Hands-on experience in purchasing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost optimization. Exposure to both direct and indirect procurement is valuable.
Combination of Education and Experience: Candidates with strong practical experience may offset formal education requirements, especially if they've held roles with increasing responsibility.
MS Office Suite (Required): Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, dashboards), Word, and PowerPoint for reporting, documentation, and presentations.
SAP (Good to Have): Familiarity with SAP ERP modules like MM (Materials Management) or Ariba for managing procurement workflows, purchase orders, and vendor databases.
Power BI (Good to Have): Ability to create interactive dashboards and analyze procurement data to support decision-making and performance tracking.
Sourcing Tools (e.g., Coupa, Jaggaer, Ariba): Experience with e-sourcing platforms for RFQs, supplier onboarding, contract lifecycle management, and spend analysis.
Skilled in analyzing and interpreting detailed technical specifications, engineering drawings, and project documentation. Collaborates effectively with engineering teams to define and validate equipment requirements, ensuring alignment with project scope and performance standards.
Proven track record in executing end-to-end competitive sourcing processes, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs. Adept at leading supplier negotiations, evaluating proposals, and securing optimal commercial and contractual terms that support project objectives and cost-efficiency.
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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