JOB SUMMARY
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. The role's focus is around process standardization/optimization and implementation of automation and AI/ML.
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
