The Sourcing and Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing strategic sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations with suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and delivery for various commodities and services.
Job Responsibilities
* Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories, identifying and evaluating potential suppliers globally.
* Negotiate favorable terms and conditions, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers to achieve cost savings and mitigate risks.
* Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and other procurement documents.
* Conduct supplier performance reviews, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and manage supplier relationships to ensure continuous improvement.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, legal, operations) to understand business requirements and align sourcing strategies.
* Draft, review, and administer a variety of contracts, including master service agreements, purchase agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
* Resolve contract disputes and ensure adherence to contractual obligations by both Jabil and its suppliers.
* Maintain accurate records of contracts, pricing, and supplier information within relevant systems.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement within the sourcing and contracting lifecycle.
* Stay abreast of market trends, industry best practices, and new technologies in procurement and supply chain management.
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Skills Required
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers
- Prepare and issue RFQs, RFPs, and other procurement documents
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and manage supplier relationships and KPIs
- Collaborate with engineering, legal, and operations to align sourcing strategies
- Draft, review, and administer contracts including MSAs, purchase agreements, and NDAs
- Resolve contract disputes and ensure adherence to contractual obligations
- Maintain accurate contract, pricing, and supplier records in relevant systems
- Identify and implement process improvements in sourcing and contracting lifecycle
- Stay current on market trends and procurement best practices
Jabil Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jabil and has not been reviewed or approved by Jabil.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HRA/HSA plan options appearing consistently across role materials. Wellbeing support is also included via EAP access and additional wellbeing-oriented time such as mental-health days in some U.S. postings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which together strengthen long-term savings potential. Additional financial upside is supported in some roles through profit sharing and performance/quarterly bonus structures.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle add-ons extend beyond core insurance, including tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pet insurance, adoption assistance, and employee assistance resources. Community-oriented benefits such as a paid Day of Service can add perceived non-cash value alongside standard rewards.
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What We Do
Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.
