JMA Wireless

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

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Liverpool, NY

In-Office

65K-85K Annually

Mid level

Other

The Role

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist develops and implements commodity strategies, manages supplier relationships, conducts risk management, and collaborates with teams to ensure efficient procurement processes.

Summary Generated by Built In

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world’s most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.

Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA’s technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.

5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry’s fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing commodity strategies that align with JMA’s overall business and strategic objectives. They will be responsible for executing sourcing decisions for responsible commodities and suppliers. This role will be a continuous improvement effort to increase the efficiency for all procurement processes and activities.

Responsibilities:

Risk Management
Identify and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions
Implement strategies to ensure business continuity
Negotiations
Assist in contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms and conditions
Optimize total costs by understanding cost-drivers and executing on cost savings initiatives
Supplier Management
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships as primary sourcing contact
Conduct regular supplier evaluations and business reviews with other JMA stakeholders to ensure supplier performance
Collaboration
Develop and maintain internal relationships with other team members in Engineering, Quality, Logistics, etc. to assist with the project at hand

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and (2) years’ experience or at least (5) years of Supply Chain / Purchasing experience
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work well across multiple teams
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong negotiation skills and ability to communicate effectively with suppliers
SAP experience preferred
Intermediate to advanced computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel

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At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.

At JMA, we don’t just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Top Skills

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SAP

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The Company

HQ: Syracuse, NY

624 Employees

Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Wireless technology now impacts nearly every aspect of daily life around the world. As the fastest-growing global tech company, JMA Wireless designs and delivers cutting-edge wireless technology solutions that modernize how people learn, work, live and play, like never imagined. We power today’s leading industries through next-generation software-based 5G, private wireless networks, 5G-ready antennas and connectors, and advanced indoor 5G capabilities — all manufactured in the U.S. Our headquarters, along with the first-of-its-kind 5G campus, are located in Syracuse, NY, with innovative tech hubs around the world. Join our team to shape the future of wireless technology and elevate how people experience the world!

JMA designs and builds next-generation communication systems, delivering the industry’s most powerful technologies enabling 4G LTE, 5G, CBRS, and LAA on networks worldwide. JMA XRAN™ leads the industry with the only 100 percent software-based RAN platform, combined with TEKO™, NWAV, and RF distribution technologies. JMA’s millimeter-wave IOTA platform provides a best-in-class radio footprint for indoor 5G deployments.