Sourcing Specialist - Military veterans preferred

JBT Corporation

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Sourcing Specialist

US-VA-Richmond

Job ID: 2025-13873
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Sourcing, Procurement

Proseal America Inc

Overview

Overview ...

At JBT, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to fortify the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with Integrity - Collaborate with Humility - Grow with Agility - Innovate with Impac

As part of the procurement team, this role focuses on the development of supplier relationships and spend management to secure best cost, lead times, quality, and terms of goods and services for the business. In this role, the Sourcing Administrator is responsible for the daily sourcing of goods and services and works cross-functionally with purchasing, aftermarket, and manufacturing departments to meet required deadlines. In addition, this role is responsible for maintaining an accurate supplier database, assisting and leading improvement of department key performance indicators, and assisting and leading corporate sourcing initiatives.

• Source and develop new suppliers, as well as maintain long-lasting relationships with existing suppliers that are in line with company supplier performance expectations.
• Perform spend analysis to identify sourcing and savings opportunities.
• Lead and/or assist corporate sourcing initiatives to help achieve annual targets.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecard and/or certification systems.
• Manage the RFQ process and perform analysis for supplier selection.
• Negotiate short and long-term contracts as necessary for optimal price, quality, delivery, flexibility, service and payment terms.
• Prepare make vs buy analysis to assist with sourcing decisions.
• Daily completion of bill of material review to action all parts requiring sourcing, purchasing, or stock checks to achieve required by dates.
• Deploy continuous improvement techniques to optimize sourcing processes.
• Set up and maintenance of supplier database to ensure all supplier information is accurately entered into the system.
• Continue to develop and manage a supplier roster, with backup suppliers noted for items that are in low supply or with long lead times and develops new supply sources where vendors are inadequate.
• Collaborate with inventory control and customer care to ensure critical parts are adequately stocked at all times, striving to eliminate stock out situations.
• Utilize company databases to produce reporting metrics relating to supplier spend, cost variance, on time delivery from supplier, and quality issues.

Job Requirement and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, logistics, supply chain or related field recommended.
• Proven experience in sourcing processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Projects, Powerpoint, Word, and Outlook.
• A thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Sound time-management and organizational skills.
• 3-5 years of experience in relative procurement or sourcing role

Physical Requirements

• Some lifting of office supplies and equipment (up to 30 lbs.). Working for long periods of time on a computer

Work Environment

• Generally working in an air-conditioned office

Company Benefits

• Tuition reimburstment program 
• Job training is provided
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• HSF/ FSA
• Life Insurance
• Discount benefits program
• Short Term/ Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employment

It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any 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 federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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