Purchasing Supervisor – based onsite in Memphis, TN

Jabil•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Purchasing Supervisor – Jabil - based onsite in Memphis, TN 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. In addition, this role will support procurement for data center components and liquid cooling systems, requiring strong coordination with engineering and operations to ensure timely availability of highly specialized materials. The team’s sourcing focus includes metals such as copper and steel, which are critical to thermal management, structural assemblies, and advanced cooling technologies within data center infrastructure. The Purchasing Supervisor will play a key role in ensuring the supply chain is robust, cost‑efficient, and capable of supporting the technical demands and growth of next‑generation data center solutions.

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 in a manufacturing environment.
1–2 years of supervisory or team‑lead experience.

Nice To Haves

SAP or similar ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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