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Global Commodity Manager
Global Commodity Manager-March 2024
Virtual
Mar 28, 2026
About Global Commodity Manager

  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.

  JOB SUMMARY

  Develop, implement and measure a Global Commodity Strategy that fully meets the supply chain needs of our Business Sectors, Business Units and Corporation (i.e. commodity strategies, supply base development, Global infrastructure, price management etc.)

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Develop, implement and measure a Global Commodity Strategy and Business plan that fully meets the needs of our Business Sectors, BU and Corporation (i.e. commodity strategies, supply base development, Global infrastructure, price management etc.)

  Demonstrate expertise in assigned commodities and fully competent in all aspects of supply chain Management including commodities not directly assigned.

  Adhere to Global Commodity infrastructure that supports Jabil’s business and growth plans.

  Develop the supply base to exceed the goals and objectives of Jabil and the supply chain management team

  Ensure the commodity supply base adheres to Jabil standards of Corporate Social Responsibilities including but not limited to Environmental, Ethical, Legislative, and Regulatory requirements

  Market Jabil’s Supply Chain Management expertise both internally and externally

  Negotiate supplier Contracts

  Analyze market conditions and implement supply chain strategies to assure supply and price competitiveness

  Be a leader in ensuring that Jabil maximizes our purchase leverage for the best total cost of ownership

  Aggressively negotiate absolute best pricing, terms and conditions

  Develop a cost modeling tool to determine true component value of assigned commodity(s)

  Develop effective relationships with Business Unit Management to ensure that Supply Chain Management is fully involved with new business opportunities.

  Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.

  Offer new, innovative, entrepreneurial ideas, practices and processes that drive continuous improvement to Jabil’s supply chain goals and objectives

  Set annual goals and objectives that ensure commodities managed meet and exceed supply chain metric targets

  Demonstrate a commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.

  Periodically “get down in the trenches” to rehabilitate troubled plants. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times. Lead by example; “Walk the talk.”

  Establish new measurement systems if/where appropriate.

  Ensure the efficient and timely exchange of knowledge and information within the Jabil Corporation to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.

  Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.

  May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

  MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Director Commodity Management or Director Supplier Development

  Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

  JOB QUALIFICATIONS

  KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

  In depth knowledge of assigned commodity(s) both technical and commercial

  Contract management and negotiations (Purchase Agreement, Inventory management initiatives etc…)

  Basic finance (understand and evaluate a Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow statement)

  Understanding of MRP

  Know the supply base management teams of assigned commodity(s)

  Cost to manufacture commodity(s) assigned

  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

  Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.

  Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.

  Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.

  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.

  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  Bachelor’s degree

  Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Supply Chain Management or other relevant discipline preferred

  Minimum of five (5) years experience in Supply Chain/Materials Management experience in a high volume electronics manufacturing environment.

  Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

  JABIL COMPETENCIES

  INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR

  Domain

  Capability

  Competency Characteristics

  CULTURE

  Customer Intimacy

  Empowerment & Accountability

  Continuous Improvement

  Understands her/his customers’ expectations; Works towards delighting the customers; Handles customers effectively and proactively anticipates their needs

  Steps up to the challenges and tasks assigned; builds relationships of trust with team members; accepts responsibility for her/his own performance and actions

  Constantly seeks to improve work processes; Has a quality-first mentality; Learns from internal and external best practices to apply to her/his work

  STRATEGY

  Vision & Purpose

  Perspective

  Learning on the Fly

  Understands the vision of the company; Knows how her/his work contributes to the business strategies; Prioritizes her/his work against what is important to the business

  Understands how future trends will affect how our business operates; Able to share the company’s directions with others; Seeks to understand other business functions beyond her/his own

  Understands her/his function’s strengths and weakness, opportunities and threats; Seeks exposure to new ideas and faces new problems with ease; Consistently looks for novel ways to solve new problems

  RESULTS

  Innovation Management

  Decision Quality

  Drive for Results

  Challenges the way things have always been done; Looks at problems, processes and solutions in new ways; Stimulates creative ideas and experimentation in others

  Clearly defines complex issues despite incomplete or ambiguous information; Evaluates the benefits, costs, and risks of alternatives before making decisions; Applies accurate logic and common sense in making decisions

  Focuses time and energy on the most important issues; Is consistently good at getting the right things done; Demonstrates and fosters a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals

  PEOPLE

  Develop Today’s Talent

  Motivate Others

  Actively provides feedback to others for their development; Influences others to take on new and challenging assignments; Develops and coaches others in areas of her/his expertise; Delegates tasks to stretch team members for their development

  Able to motivate others to get the best out of them; Recognizes team members for their contributions; Creates a work environment that is upbeat and supportive

  SELF

  Self Knowledge

  Cross Cultural Agility

  Integrity & Trust

  Is aware of personal strengths and weaknesses; Makes time to pursue personal interests while maintaining energy and passion for the job; Recovers quickly from setbacks; Gains insights from mistakes

  Masters new jobs, information, and situations quickly and effectively; Demonstrates ability to work effectively across cultures; Is not judgmental about differences

  Can be trusted; Admits mistakes; Is seen as a direct, truthful individual; Does not misrepresent himself or herself for personal gains; Treats everyone with humanity, justice, and temperance, even under stressful circumstances

  WORKING CONDITIONS

  Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required.

  Travel requirements: Domestic and/or Global, up to 25%

  Climate controlled office environment during normal business hours.

  1) A thorough understanding of Connector knowledge is a must.

  2) Currently or use to working in connector supplier is an added advantage

  3) Knowledge in automotive and medical application with regard to connectors

  application is an added advantage

  4) 8 years and above related experience

  BE AWARE OF FRAUD: When applying for a job at Jabil you will be contacted via correspondence through our official job portal with a jabil.com e-mail address; direct phone call from a member of the Jabil team; or direct e-mail with a jabil.com e-mail address. Jabil does not request payments for interviews or at any other point during the hiring process. Jabil will not ask for your personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution, driver’s license number or passport information over the phone or via e-mail. If you believe you are a victim of identity theft, contact your local police department. Any scam job listings should be reported to whatever website it was posted in.

  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] with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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