sourcing specialist

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Hiring Remotely in USA
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Entry level
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The Role
The Sourcing Specialist identifies and evaluates suppliers, manages relationships, conducts market research, and implements sourcing strategies to optimize procurement and ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
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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.

 

The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and selecting suppliers to procure goods and services at the best possible value, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery. This role involves managing supplier relationships and optimizing the supply chain to meet company objectives.
* Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
* Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities or services, aligning with corporate goals and objectives.
* Prepare and issue Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to potential suppliers.
* Analyze supplier proposals, negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions to secure favorable agreements for Jabil.
* Manage supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, conducting regular business reviews, and addressing any issues or concerns.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance) to understand material and service requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing activities.
* Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities without compromising quality or delivery.
* Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical factors, material shortages, and supplier financial stability.
* Maintain accurate records of supplier information, contracts, and purchasing data.
 

As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.

 


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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.

 

Accessibility Accommodation  

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or calling 727-803-7988 with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail or phone number. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

 

 

 

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The Company
Arden, NC
41,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.

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