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About the role:
As our Group Purchasing Compliance Officer, you’ll ensure our global supply base meets regulatory and market‑access requirements across REACH, RoHS, PFAS, TSCA, POP, CBAM, EUDR and packaging legislation (PPWR/EPR). You’ll manage due diligence, validate supplier evidence, maintain accurate data, support audits and keep our compliance systems running smoothly.
What does this role involve day to day?
1. Manage supplier declarations, evidence collection and due diligence activities.
2. Monitor changes in regulations and make sure compliance records stay up to date.
3. Support evidence management across CBAM, EUDR, PFAS and packaging requirements.
4. Request, track and validate supplier compliance documentation.
5. Follow up on missing or incorrect declarations and escalate risks where needed.
6. Upload, track and verify compliance data in our internal systems.
7. Maintain accurate material‑level compliance information.
8. Support dashboard reporting and prepare audit documentation.
9. Keep compliance risk logs updated and support mitigation actions.
10. Collaborate with teams across Purchasing, Engineering, Materials and Sustainability.
This will be suited to you if…
11. You have strong communication skills and confidence engaging with suppliers.
12. You have excellent attention to detail, especially when validating data.
13. You have a solid understanding of regulations like REACH, RoHS, PFAS, POP, TSCA, EUDR and CBAM.
14. You have strong organisational and time‑management skills.
15. You can interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
16. You have a degree or equivalent experience, and ideally 2–5 years’ experience in compliance, supplier due diligence or product compliance within a manufacturing environment.
What happens next?
Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team’s interview followed by an in-person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at recruitment@
What’s in it for you?
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in-house doctor and dentist. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
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