Purchasing Supervisor - Memphis, TN

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 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 Purchasing Supervisor is responsible for leading the Workcell purchasing team, ensuring materials are available to support production, and driving cost‑effective supply chain performance. This role oversees day‑to‑day purchasing activities, develops team capabilities, partners closely with cross‑functional leaders, and helps optimize pricing, supplier performance, and material flow.

• Lead, coach, and support the Purchasing team to ensure strong performance, accuracy, and responsiveness.
• Hire and train team members, provide ongoing feedback, and build a positive, high‑performing work environment.
• Set clear goals for buyers and hold the team accountable for service, accuracy, communication, and delivery metrics.
• Ensure materials are ordered on time, priced correctly, and aligned with approved supplier agreements.
• Monitor supply levels, shortages, excess stock, non‑conformance, and other material risks—and drive fast resolution.
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Materials, and Supply Chain teams to keep schedules and material flow aligned.
• Support accurate MRP execution and ensure purchasing decisions match Jabil’s supply chain processes and strategies.
• Identify opportunities to reduce overall material cost—including pricing, freight, liability, and inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate cost data, support price updates, and ensure system integrity for all purchased components.
• Provide regular updates to Workcell and Materials leadership on performance, risks, and improvement actions.
• Look for ways to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and improve speed and accuracy within the purchasing function.
• Ensure all purchasing activity complies with safety, quality, policy, and security requirements.

• Strong understanding of purchasing, materials planning, and supply chain principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead a team, motivate individuals, and maintain accountability in a fast‑paced setting.
• Clear communication skills—comfortable collaborating with suppliers, operations, engineering, and leadership.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to act quickly when issues arise in supply, price, quality, or delivery.
• Confidence working with ERP/MRP systems and maintaining clean, accurate data.

• Bachelor's degree preferred, high school diploma/GED required.
• 5+ years of purchasing experience.
• 1–2 years of supervisory or team‑lead experience.
• SAP or similar ERP experience preferred.

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Site Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

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