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Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Caldwell, ID

Full Time

Mid Level

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Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist

STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to:  Supply Chain Manager

Travel: Up to 25% travel required

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AtJTS|Mission Critical Group, we don’t just hire employees, we empower skilled professionals to drive real impact. Through ourpeople-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.

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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 topush or pull dependent POsbased on demand changes and inventory targets.

+ Negotiate pricing, lead times, andspecial terms and conditionswith suppliers, ensuring optimal value for the organization.

+ Monitor open order reports and coordinate with vendors to resolve delays or issues.

+ Develop and maintain avendor scorecardto track key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and compliance.

+ Monitoron-time delivery performanceand take proactive actions to address issues.

+ Leadmonthly or quarterly vendor performance reviewsto share insights and drive improvements.

+ Partner with internal stakeholders (Planning, Quality, Receiving, Operations) to align on supplier expectations and improvement plans.

+ Identify and qualifynew or alternative suppliersto 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 inCaldwell 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 and10 paid holidays

• Comprehensive Benefits – Affordablehealth, 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!