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At JBT Marel, what we do matters , we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation. Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation. This role is within our A&B Process Systems division within JBT Marel. We are leaders in the design, fabrication, automation and installation of stainless‑steel process systems used in a variety of industries such as dairy, beverage, and pharmaceuticals. We are located in Stratford, Wisconsin . You will report to the Site Procurement Manager. This opportunity comes as we honor the retirement of a valued team member who dedicated 21 years of service—leaving behind a strong legacy of commitment and excellence. We invite you to join our team and build a rewarding, long‑term career with us. As a Buyer on our procurement team, you will ensure that parts, assemblies, materials, and equipment are purchased and ready scheduled installations scheduled across the US. Being part of this team, it is important you will rely on being organized, agile, and system savvy. On Any Given Day You Will Be Responsible For Purchase order management, supplier development, and negotiating pricing options. Utilizing strong communication skills, time management, and the ability to work with agility and flexibility to prioritize installation timelines. You will source materials, components, and services required to support installations across the US. You will determine vendors geographically located to support installations of scheduled equipment. You will work to control costs, ensure quality compliance, and utilize systems to track deliverables. You will be involved in inventory replenishment strategy. Update ERP system (JD Edwards) to reflect current status of all action items. You will be responsible for vendor onboarding, part number creation and maintenance, and planning parameter maintenance for all serviced suppliers and replenishment locations. Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree or equivalent experience working in a Buyer/procurement role. Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems. Proven negotiation and vendor management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Travel & Location This position is in Stratford, Wisconsin. Onsite role (not hybrid). No travel required. Benefits: JBT Marel Corporation offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan. Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative. Equal Opportunity Employment JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr