Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Overview …

This position is responsible for identifying and implementing sourcing strategies and projects across the Meats & Prepared Foods North America business. This person leads and supports initiatives to reduce Total Cost of Ownership while deepening supplier relationships and improving the overall effectiveness of the JBTM Supply Chain.

The Opportunity …

• Collaborate with Central Procurement team, Site Purchasing, Product Management, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to develop a project funnel and annual material savings plan. Owns the execution, performance measurement, and status communication of this plan utilizing JBT Marel’s Strategic Sourcing Process, and Central Procurement Trackers.
• Reviews sourcing requests arising from the business for their respective spend categories, addressing needs for issue escalation, incumbent terms negotiation, finding alternative sources, and resolving disputes.
• Engages existing and potential vendor partners with regular business reviews and site visits. Performs risk assessments of these companies and develops intelligence regarding their operations, markets, and competition.
• experience with Best Cost Countries (BCC) in identifying cost saving opportunities, First Article introduction, Tariff Codes, QBR’s, Logistics set up and launch. Subject Matter expert in negotiating landed cost (freight & tariffs) and Free Trade Zone (FTZ) warehousing options in US soil. Ability to identify cost saving opportunities upon receiving ECN’s and Engineering releases for local and international vendors. Have the knowledge to identify and consolidate vendors within JBT Marel Meats & Prepared Foods. Lead towards partnerships w vendors and create a robust Supply Chain within assigned commodities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why work at JBT …

education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related degree)
• CPM/CSCP/CPIM certification preferred
• Documented negotiation training preferred

Experience / Skills

• 5-10 years of Supply Chain/Strategic Sourcing in a manufacturing environment. Experience in identifying, qualifying, and leading sourcing projects to successful completion
• Emotionally Intelligent – exhibits empathy and ownership; is a high performing communicator, team builder, and influence
• Working knowledge of Make versus Buy models and experience deploying such projects
• Long-term supply agreement negotiations
• Spend and savings analysis utilizing ERP, data warehouse, and spreadsheet tools
• Peer and leadership presentation skills
• Exposure to LEAN/Continuous Improvement principles and tools (Kaizen, A3, Gemba)

Scope of Responsibility/Accountability:

• Accountable for meeting project timelines, year over year savings targets, and supplier performance objectives
• Takes initiative and acts independently within approved frameworks
• Seek support and guidance whenever needed. Asks for and receives coaching on development goals and needs

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position has no direct reports
• Sets expectations for project teams, uses process rigor, influence and leadership support to execute

Financial Responsibility:

• Commits company funds based on individual judgement and spend authorization policy
• Responsible for savings dollars budgetd in annual plan
• Manages up to $40M in direct material spend across their assigned categories

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

• General office, JBT Marel/Vendor manufacturing floors, and modes of transportation during travel up to 40%

Physical Demands:

• Frequent sitting, PC operation, lifting sample parts of 10lbs or less

Benefits: JBT Corporation offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

John Bean Technologies Corporation (“JBT”) provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the Application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT at 844-286-4524.

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