Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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

Our purpose is to transform 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 Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with Integrity - Create with Collaboration - Grow with Excellence - Advance with Innovation. It's how we show up.

As our Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will work with the General Manager and the Sales Project Manager to implement strategies to makes the sourcing of materials process more efficient by building relationships with suppliers, negotiating costs and developing agreements that ultimately help JBT Marel grow and become more profitable.

On any given day you will:

Act as the Liaison between Procurement, Engineering, Central Sourcing Team, Daily operations teams, and Suppliers.

Drive cost reduction initiatives, leading supplier negotiations, managing contracts, developing sourcing strategies, and improving overall procurement performance.

Develop new supplier agreements to develop new products, collaborate with suppliers to bring in new products.

Collaborate with Suppliers, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure new products are made 1st time right, communicate and drive improvements.

Deliver measurable savings by strengthening supplier relationships, mitigating supply chain risk, and supporting operational efficiency.

Optimize negotiations, and identify long-term sourcing initiatives while supporting JBT Marel's objectives of cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and operational excellence.

This role is onsite (min of 3-4 days per week) at our Kingston, NY facility.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree preferred or an equivalent experience in procurement, as a Buyer, or strategic sourcing specialist aligned to an operations team within manufacturing.

Minimum of 2 years strategic sourcing experience making a strategic impact within operations

- Experience in operational buying is required
- Experience with high mix, low volume categories is preferred
- Experience with managing inventor up to and beyond 40K part numbers
- Experience with machine building, OEM products, electrical, mechanical components, parts, and assemblies is helpful as we build food processing equipment for global customers

Must be authorized to work in the US now and in the future without Sponsorship.

Travel up to 20% required (planned and well forecasted)

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JBT Marel uses technology‑assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the review of applications.

These tools help our recruiting teams identify skills and experience relevant to the role based on job‑related criteria.

All applications are reviewed by people, and AI is not used to make hiring decisions independently. We are committed to fair, consistent, and inclusive hiring practices globally.

We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.

We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits: JBT Marel 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 Marel 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:

JBT Marel 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 Marel, 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 Marel 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 Marel at 844-286-4524.