About the role:
Are you a supply chain professional with strong negotiation skills and a passion for driving value in a global supply chain? We're looking for an experienced buyer to join our team at JCB Heavy Products to manage a portfolio of parts and services that are critical to our manufacturing operations.
What does this role involve day to day?
* You'll manage sourcing, contracts, and supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and security of supply.
* You'll work closely with key stakeholders in engineering, operations, and NPI teams to ensure supplier performance meets quality, delivery, and cost KPIs.
* You'll support product launches with effective early supplier engagement, manage supply chain risks, and deliver on business continuity plans.
* When acting as Lead Buyer, you'll develop category strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and align supply base communications across the group.
This will be suited to you if...
* You have Purchasing experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
* You possess strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship‑building skills.
* You have knowledge of category and supplier management, contracts, and cost/pricing strategies.
* You're a dedicated team player that is able to multitask and work well under pressure.
* Degree‑level education; CIPS qualification preferred.
* You're flexible and willing to travel.
Benefits
This is your chance to join a company that values expertise, with competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and access to our company pension. Additional benefits include onsite gym, in‑house doctor, dentist, visiting optician, ULEV car scheme, JCB Rewards Hub discounts, and Cycle to Work Scheme.
We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. Please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.
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