.At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. With over 260,000 diverse, talented and dedicated employees across 100 locations in 30 countries, our vision is to be the most technologically advanced and trusted manufacturing solutions provider. We combine an unmatched breadth and depth of end-market experience, technical and design capabilities, manufacturing know-how, supply chain insights and global product management expertise to enable success for the world's leading brands. We are driven by a common purpose to make a positive impact for each other, our communities, and the environment.**SUMMARY**Responsible for the materials strategy in the assigned global business unit. This position includes responsibility for situational analysis, strategy development and guidance in implementation for the functional disciplines of supply chain development, procurement, planning and inventory control. These strategies should support the individual customer's needs and be complementary to Jabil's overall Supply Chain Management goals. The Global Business Unit Materials Manager provides leadership and strategic direction to the workcells in factories where the business unit manufactures.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.**LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESRecruitment:- Staff the global materials team to meet the objectives of Jabil and the customer. Establish and communicate the expectations of each global position in terms of the mission and goals of the business unit.- Communicate criteria to recruiters.Employee and Team Development:- Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.- Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.- Coach and mentor team members to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.- Assist with the creation and management of succession plans as requested.Performance Management:- Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.E. SCM metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).- Solicit ongoing feedback from Business Unit Management, Commodity Management, Materials Management, peers and team members on team member's contribution to the team.- Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team members based on feedback.- Express pride in the team and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.- Influence and assist in performing team member evaluations professionally and on time.- Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.- Coordinate activities of teams and keep them focused in times of crises.- Influence and assist with ensuring recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility