Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Company: Johnson Thermal Systems


Job description: Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Caldwell, ID
Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Travel: Up to 25% travel requiredBe the Difference with JTS Mission Critical Group!
At JTS Mission Critical Group, we don’t just hire employees, we empower skilled professionals to drive real impact. Through our people-centered management approach, we attract, hire, and retain exceptional individuals by fostering a culture where innovation thrives, transparency is valued, and resilience is key. Our core values-Have Humanity, Be Transparent, Drive Innovation, Be Resilient, Always Reliable, and Grit-define the way we work and succeed together.
Come be a part of the MCG Way, where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and your career has purpose. Join us and help shape the future!Job Summary:
The Strategic Sourcing Specialist plays a dual role in managing supplier relationships and optimizing overall supply chain performance. This position is responsible for building strong vendor partnerships, managing purchase orders, and ensuring the reliability and quality of supplier performance. The role also leads supplier evaluations, identifies sourcing opportunities, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.Who You Are:

• A Strategic Thinker: You approach sourcing with a long-term, value-driven mindset-balancing cost, quality, and reliability in every supplier relationship.
• Supplier Relationship Builder: You excel at developing and maintaining strong partnerships with vendors, fostering collaboration, accountability, and performance improvement.
• Detail-Oriented & Process-Focused: You manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and monitor KPIs with precision, ensuring supplier performance meets or exceeds expectations.
• Data-Driven Evaluator: You use metrics and supplier scorecards to identify trends, address risks, and guide performance reviews with clear, actionable insights.
• Proactive Problem Solver: You don’t just react to issues-you anticipate them, working cross-functionally to identify alternative sources and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborative Communicator: You work seamlessly with planning, operations, and quality teams to align sourcing strategies with production goals and company objectives.
• Improvement-Oriented: You’re passionate about making things better-whether it’s a sourcing process, a vendor relationship, or a cost-saving opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers to ensure long-term, reliable partnerships.
• Place and manage purchase orders (POs) with strategic vendors, ensuring delivery schedules meet production and inventory needs.
• Collaborate with the planning team to push or pull dependent POs based on demand changes and inventory targets.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and special terms and conditions with suppliers, ensuring optimal value for the organization.
• Monitor open order reports and coordinate with vendors to resolve delays or issues.
• Develop and maintain a vendor scorecard to track key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and compliance.
• Monitor on-time delivery performance and take proactive actions to address issues.
• Lead monthly or quarterly vendor performance reviews to share insights and drive improvements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Planning, Quality, Receiving, Operations) to align on supplier expectations and improvement plans.
• Identify and qualify new or alternative suppliers to support cost savings, risk mitigation, or supply continuity.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, buying, or supplier performance management.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and procurement modules (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel and performance dashboards.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of vendor qualification and development processes.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or supply chain performance methodologies.

At JTS, we take pride in producing high-quality, American-made products while providing a workplace where employees can thrive. With locations in Caldwell and Nampa, ID, and Abilene, TX, we offer a supportive, fast-paced environment with excellent benefits and career growth opportunities.What JTS Offers:
Competitive Pay – Weekly pay
️ Time Off – Generous PTO and 10 paid holidays
Comprehensive Benefits – Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement Savings – 401k with a 4% employer match
Proudly American-Made – Be part of a company committed to U.S. manufacturing
Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program and Wellness Program
Career Growth – Development opportunities to help you advance
Perks & Discounts – Shoes for Crews and more
Engaging Culture – Company events and a team-driven environment’
Safety First – Work in a fast-paced, continuous-run manufacturing facility that prioritizes a “Safety First” culture.Join a company that values quality, hard work, and the people who make it all happen. Apply today!
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Location: Caldwell, ID

Job date: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:43:19 GMT

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