Strategic Raw Materials Sourcing Specialist

JST Corporation / Sales America; Guntersville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JST Corporation in Guntersville, AL seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist Raw Materials to source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for its connector and terminal manufacturing operations. This on-site role collaborates with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure reliable, cost-effective material supply.

The position emphasizes supplier development, market analyses, contract negotiations, and continuous improvement in sourcing strategies to support new product

Qualifications

• Strong skills in supplier evaluation and supplier development to assess, qualify, and improve raw material sources.
• Analytical skills and supply management capabilities to analyze costs, market trends, inventory, and material requirements.
• Experience in contract negotiation and vendor relationship management to secure favorable terms and ensure long-term partnerships.
• Experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within manufacturing, ideally electronics or industrial components.
• Knowledge of raw material categories (metals, plastics, resins, or related materials) and basic understanding of quality and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in an on-site production environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and standard office software, with the ability to interpret data and prepare reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and manage raw material suppliers to support JST’s connector and terminal manufacturing operations.
• Conduct market and cost analyses to drive cost reductions and supplier improvements.
• Lead contract and price negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to align material specifications and resolve supply issues.
• Drive supplier development initiatives, monitor risk, and implement continuous improvement in sourcing strategies.

Skills

Supplier Evaluation

Supplier Development

Analytical Skills

Supply Management

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Relations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Office Software

Job description

JST Corporation in Guntersville, AL seeks a Strategic Sourcing Specialist Raw Materials to source, evaluate, and manage suppliers for its connector and terminal manufacturing operations. This on-site role collaborates with procurement, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to ensure reliable, cost-effective material supply.

The position emphasizes supplier development, market analyses, contract negotiations, and continuous improvement in sourcing strategies to support new product