Job Description

JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the materials strategy in assigned region/division/segment. Includes responsibility for situational analysis, Strategy development & guidance in implementation for the functional disciplines of supply chain development, risk mitigation, negotiation, procurement, planning & inventory control. These strategies should support the individual customer\'s needs & be complementary to overall Supply Chain Management (SCM) goals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES . Staff the functional area of responsibility to meet divisional objectives. . Establish & communicate expectations of each position in terms of mission & goals. . Identify individual & team strengths & development needs on an ongoing basis. . Create &/or validate training curriculum in functional area of responsibility. . Coach & mentor team members to deliver excellence to every customer. . Assist with creation and management of succession plans. . Establish clear measurable goals & objectives to determine individual & team results (ie SCM metrics, knowledge of operational roles & responsibilities, personal development goals). . Solicit ongoing feedback from Business Unit Management, Commodity Management, Materials Management, Development Engineering, Quality Assurance, peers & team on team\'s contribution(s). . Influence and assist in performing team member performance evaluations. . Drive individuals and team to continuously improve key strategic metrics and achievement of divisional goals and objectives. . Influence and assist with ensuring employee recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently. . Provide a communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information. . Know and understand both the corporation\'s and division\'s strategic direction. . Analyze customer\'s needs & develop appropriate materials strategy that is in alignment with organizational and divisional goals. . Examine current supply chain models & identify & implement best proactive business to meet needs. . Develop supply base/chain models that meet the needs of High, Mid & Low Volume Market business. . . Identify creative ways to reduce cost by streamlining processes & systems (ie modification of responsibilities, elimination of non-value-added processes or complete reengineering of processes & systems). . Define, develop & make effective use of cost analysis and risk mitigation tools. . Provide feedback to staff on cost & cost trends. . Develop senior level supply base relationships in region that will ensure assurance of supply, preferred terms set, pricing & etc. . Develop & implement initiatives for region that will enhance cash cycle & improve margin. . Communicate customer\'s needs to Commodity Management, NPI Supply Chain Project Managers, Operations Materials Management to ensure that Jabil provides supply chain solutions that foster success. . Implement and/or participate in Design Incentive Agreement negotiation and ensure DIA registration is on time. . Ensure the required system tools (SAP, Windchill, JIS, In-Control tools, etc.) are utilized effectively within the team. . Focus on achievement of SCM financial & operational goals. . Serve as escalation point for customer issues that cannot be resolved in a timely manner within the functional area. . Adhere to safety & health rules & regulations and company security policy. JOB QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS . Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. . Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. . Ability to effectively present information to Business Unit Management, Customer, and other members of the Jabil materials community. Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil\'s software packages. . Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. . Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. . Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. . Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS . Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other similar categories. . Ten years related experience in negotiation, cost reduction activities & materials planning. . Desired ten years related experience in the Capital Equipment for semiconductor manufacturing and testing or 3D Printing/additive manufacturing space. . Domestic & international travel is required 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. This role will be the leader for our Technical Sourcing Management organization supporting Jabil\'s Capital Equipment segment that covers test and manufacturing equipment as well as additive manufacturing/3D printing. The role will report directly to the Global Director of Technical Sourcing Management and will lead a team of approximately 40 individuals that have technical backgrounds to support the complexities of sourcing/negotiating/transferring industry specific components. The team\'s focus revolves around cost optimization and risk reduction. 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