Purchasing Manager
jabil · St. Petersburg/Tampa, FL · United States · On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
Sign up free: we match you to jobs like this, tailor your application and fill the form. 2 free applications every day.
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.
How will you make an impact?
Lead the Materials and Purchasing function to ensure material supply meets demand, optimize overall purchasing costs, support business growth initiatives, and develop strategic sourcing and supply chain solutions. Drive operational excellence through supplier management, inventory optimization, cost reduction initiatives, and team development while supporting customer satisfaction and business objectives.
What will you do?
Leadership & Team Development
Recruit, interview, and hire Purchasing Supervisors and Planner/Buyers.
Partner with recruiters to identify qualified candidates for Materials and Purchasing roles.
Coach team members through the hiring and onboarding process.
Monitor turnover trends and implement retention initiatives.
Identify individual and team development needs and create training plans.
Develop and maintain training curricula for the Materials organization.
Coach and mentor Materials staff to deliver exceptional service to internal and external customers.
Develop and manage succession planning activities for the Materials function.
Establish clear goals, objectives, and performance expectations for team members.
Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management.
Conduct performance evaluations professionally and on schedule.
Drive accountability and continuous improvement against operational metrics and business objectives.
Coordinate and lead teams through changing priorities and critical business situations.
Ensure recognition and reward programs are applied fairly and consistently.
Communication
Facilitate regular team meetings and communication forums.
Promote the exchange of ideas, information, and best practices within the department.
Communicate effectively through clear verbal and written messaging.
Encourage employee engagement and feedback.
Adapt communication styles to effectively interact with employees at all levels.
Business & Functional Management
Understand and support campus and organizational strategic objectives.
Develop and implement Materials strategies aligned with business goals.
Support Workcell business strategies through effective materials management.
Provide regular updates to Business Unit Managers, Workcell Managers, and Operations leadership.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, eliminate waste, and reduce costs.
Utilize cost management tools to monitor departmental…