Non-Production Purchasing Manager

Overview

Manage non-production purchasing, supplier strategy, cost reduction, and contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder liaison
• cost reduction
• implementation plans
• portfolio management
• supply assurance
• negotiation lead

Tasks

Reporting directly to a Senior Procurement Manager, the role is primarily responsible for the commercial management of a portfolio of products and services that are required within a particular manufacturing location. The role is also accountable for ensuring that the supply base within that category is capable of meeting the quality and delivery expectations of the business. The role may also include the responsibility of becoming a ‘Lead Buy’ which would then also include the responsibility of creating category and / or supplier strategies, managing negotiations for the Group, supporting escalations, and ensuring that all Buying Teams are fully aligned and all The role will be required to have an in-depth understanding of the Non-Production Supply Base to ensure that new products and/or services are purchased competitively and all opportunities for cost reduction are highlighted and delivered. -Liaise with stakeholders conducting an assessment of business requirements to ensure that they can deliver sourcing strategy -Establishes ways to identify and quantify opportunities to reduce the cost of products and services for each category area. -Be responsible for forming and training and recruiting buyers as required -Monitors progress of strategies and modifies in line with the changing business environment plans. -Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. -Deliver robust implementation plans in line with the sourcing strategy. These plans should support, but not be limited to:

Requirements

• microsoft office
• customer service
• follow‑through
• supplier engagement
• travel
• cost improvements

What You Bring

-Must have excellent follow-through skills -Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanour and be comfortable in most social settings -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. -Must be open to domestic and international travel -The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. -Effective early supplier engagement. -Awareness of technological and market changes which can result in delivering total cost improvements and implement best practise. -Comfortable in an in-person office environment -The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. -Proficient in Microsoft Office software -Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level

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About Jcb North America

-A leading manufacturer of heavy equipment, specializing in construction, agriculture, and industrial machinery. -The company’s portfolio includes backhoe loaders, excavators, skid steers, and telehandlers, all designed for various industries. -Serves a broad range of sectors, from heavy civil construction to agricultural machinery solutions. -Known for innovation, durability, versatility, and performance, with a strong focus on enhancing productivity on job sites. -Noteworthy projects include large-scale infrastructure developments, agricultural operations, and specialized industrial equipment supply. -Continues to lead in developing new technologies, with a commitment to providing high-quality solutions across sectors.

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-jcb is not hiring candidates who need visa sponsorship now or in the future.