Operational Buyer- JCB Attachments

The Opportunity – Operational Buyer

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About the role:

As part of the Purchasing team, you’ll play a key role in sourcing and procuring high-quality materials, components and services to support our manufacturing operations worldwide, as well as indirect goods and services to support our corporate functions. We are looking for individuals with an eagerness to learn, adapt and make a meaningful impact. 

What does this role involve day to day?

•You’ll execute day-to-day purchasing operations for timely and cost-effective sourcing.

•You’ll collaborate with internal teams to understand operational needs and optimise supply chains. 

•You’ll manage relationships with suppliers, enhancing collaboration, performance and value delivery alongside effectively negotiating pricing and terms for optimal outcomes. 

•You’ll develop and implement category strategies to achieve business goals.

•You’ll collaborate across regions to leverage purchasing power and ensure consistency.

•Driving cost effectiveness, quality improvements, and innovation within assigned categories will be key within this role

•You’ll play a crucial role in supplier selection and negotiation activities for new product launches. 

•You’ll collaborate with engineering teams to align purchasing with innovation and play a key role in VA/VE activities.

This will be suited to you if…

•You have previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain management 

•You possess negotiation skills with the ability to achieve favourable terms and pricing are desirable.

•You’re a good communicator with interpersonal skills, enabling you to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

•You have an analytical mindset with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data- driven decisions. 

•You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities effectively. 

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@jcb.com 

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, dentist and visiting optician. 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.

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. If you would benefit from this support, please email recruitment@jcb.com, and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.