Strategic Sourcing Specialist

JBT Marel • Kingston, NY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist works with the General Manager and Strategic Project Manager to implement and execute strategies that make material sourcing more efficient. The role builds supplier relationships, negotiates costs, creates standard operating procedures, and develops supply chains to support JBT Marel’s growth and profitability. It serves as a liaison among Procurement, Engineering, the Central Sourcing Team, Daily Operations, and suppliers, and supports sourcing, supplier agreements, product development, and procurement performance. The position is based onsite at the Kingston, New York facility at least 3–4 days per week and requires travel up to 20%.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of strategic sourcing experience making a strategic impact within operations.
• Experience in operational buying.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
• Ability to travel up to 20%; travel is planned and well forecasted.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in procurement, as a Buyer, or as a strategic sourcing specialist aligned to a manufacturing operations team.
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume categories.
• Experience managing complex inventory requirements involving up to and beyond 40,000 unique part numbers.
• Experience with machine building, OEM products, electrical and mechanical components, parts, and assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between Procurement, Engineering, the Central Sourcing Team, the Daily Operations Team, and suppliers.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives, lead supplier negotiations, manage contracts, develop sourcing strategies, and improve procurement performance.
• Participate in creating supplier agreements to develop and source new products for the facility.
• Collaborate with suppliers, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure new products are made right the first time.
• Maintain ongoing communication to drive supply-chain improvements.
• Deliver measurable savings through stronger supplier relationships, supply-chain risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Family leave
• Vision coverage
• Matched 401(k) plan
• Benefits available from the first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed