Purchasing Supervisor – based onsite in Memphis, TN

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.
  
  

What You Bring

• 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.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• SAP or similar ERP experience preferred.
  
  

Benefits Package With Jabil

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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