Specialist Operational Buyer/Planner

JBT Marel•Stratford, WI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

At JBT Marel, the company's purpose is to transform the future of food, aiming to be the global leader in food and beverage technology through sustainable innovation and collaboration. A&B Process Systems, a business unit of JBT Corporation, specializes in the design, fabrication, automation, and installation of stainless-steel process systems for various industries, with all development occurring at their advanced manufacturing facility in Stratford, Wisconsin. JBT Marel is seeking a Specialist Operational Buyer/Planner to join their innovative team, located onsite in Stratford, Wisconsin. This role reports to the Site Procurement Manager and is responsible for purchase order management, supplier development, and driving cost savings initiatives. Success in this position requires excellent communication, strong time management, and the ability to work independently, actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. The Purchasing Department is tasked with sourcing and procuring materials, components, and services to support manufacturing and operational needs, ensuring supply continuity, cost control, quality compliance, and alignment with production schedules and business objectives.

Requirements

Knowledge of purchasing/supply chain/sourcing fundamental processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills
Working knowledge of ERP functionality as it relates to job responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal skills focusing on teamwork and servicing internal and external customers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to think critically
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
You must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing assigned commodity spend using a Total Cost of Ownership methodology, considering price, quality, delivery performance, and lifecycle costs.
Relationship owner for assigned supply base ensuring alignment with Company goals regarding Delivery, Quality, Inventory, Cost, and Risk.
Conduct timely negotiations with assigned supply base to support Company cost management process on an as needed basis.
With oversight, create, maintain, and communicate inventory stocking and replenishment strategy for assigned supply base through data collection/analysis, internal collaborative discussion, and market intelligence.
Daily tactical management of assigned relationships which includes purchase order creation/maintenance, expedites, and date acknowledgement.
System maintenance, including vendor onboarding, part number creation and maintenance, and planning parameter maintenance for all serviced suppliers and replenishment locations.
Participate as a member of a Project Team and/or Cross Functional Team as required and other related duties as assigned.