Purchasing Manager

Overview

Lead global sourcing, negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance for JCB.

Key Responsibilities

• team management
• resource planning
• supplier engagement
• risk management
• engineering collaboration
• product development

Tasks

-You’ll manage teams and resources efficiently, ensuring delivery against targets while fostering a culture of accountability and growth. -You’ll collaborate closely with engineering teams, resolving supplier issues and supporting product development. -You’ll lead effective supplier engagement, building strong partnerships that drive performance and long-term value. -You’ll assess and manage risk proactively, helping to shield the business from supply chain disruptions and ensure continuity.

Requirements

• strategic thinking
• stakeholder management
• cips
• negotiation
• leadership
• global sourcing

What You Bring

-You're a strategic thinker who can analyse complex challenges and identify smart, value-driven solutions. -You're confident in influencing others, building trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups. -You’re degree-level education; CIPS qualification preferred. -You have excellent negotiation skills, consistently securing the best commercial outcomes while maintaining strong supplier relationships. -You have strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and guide teams to deliver results. -You have extensive experience of global sourcing within Purchasing in a Manufacturing context

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About Jcb

-Specializes in producing a wide range of heavy-duty equipment including backhoe loaders, excavators, and telescopic handlers. -Known for innovation, they introduced the first backhoe loader, revolutionizing the construction industry. -Their products are used in diverse projects, from building roads and bridges to working on large agricultural farms. -Their engineering excellence is reflected in their commitment to durability and performance under the harshest conditions. -One of the standout innovations is their fastest agricultural tractor, the Fastrac, leading advancements in agricultural productivity. -Their machinery continues to shape the future of infrastructure, agricultural productivity, and construction projects globally.

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Interview Process

-recruiter discussion after shortlisting -initial team interview -in‑person interview