Senior Strategic Sourcing Leader

JC Ford Company; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Ford Company is seeking a Sr. Buyer to procure materials, negotiate for lowest total cost, and develop suppliers to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets for manufacturing JC Ford products.

The role requires strong data-driven purchasing, supplier management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with inventory goals. Relevant experience in commodities and contract negotiation is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Supply Chain certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate prices, specifications, delivery dates, award bids and place orders with suppliers.
• Prepare purchasing documentation and verify specifications of purchasing requisitions.
• Develop expertise on procurement of commodities related products and components that support JC Ford requirements.
• Execute supplier rationalization plans and support transition to existing and/or new suppliers.
• Support negotiation and execution of commercial agreements to reach lowest total cost including terms to mitigate economic and currency fluctuations as appropriate for assigned commodities.
• Support cost reduction projects and improvement initiatives to achieve overall business objectives.
• Update and maintain purchase orders in the MRP system for changes in design and delivery requirements.
• Balance current and future demand requirements with supplier capabilities to ensure on-time delivery of purchased parts.
• Analyze data, including enterprise requirements and planning information, and prepare reports to facilitate actions for optimal supply chain execution.
• Evaluate supplier performance requirements including quality, cost and delivery expectations.
• Work with suppliers for improved quality and on-time delivery; report results to JC Ford management.
• Comply with plant safety procedures and Quality System requirements.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Supply Chain certification

Job description

JC Ford Company is seeking a Sr. Buyer to procure materials, negotiate for lowest total cost, and develop suppliers to meet quality, delivery, and cost targets for manufacturing JC Ford products.

The role requires strong data-driven purchasing, supplier management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with inventory goals. Relevant experience in commodities and contract negotiation is essential.