Buyer

The Opportunity - Buyer

Some roles build skill.

This one sharpens instinct.

At JCB, buyers are trusted early. You’ll move fast, make real decisions, and perform under pressure supported by people who know the value of strong judgement, teamwork and ownership. You’ll see the real world impact of your work on machines recognised around the world.

Buying at JCB is close to the action, collaborative by nature, and shaped by the confidence to perform when it counts.

Because JCB Buyers are just naturally better.

About the role

As a Buyer at JCB, you’ll be responsible for managing supplier relationships and commercial activity across a portfolio of parts, services or categories that are critical to the business.

Working closely with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams, you’ll balance cost, quality, delivery and risk, ensuring the right decisions are made not just today, but for the long term. You’ll be encouraged to develop a strong understanding of the bigger picture, while staying close to day to day priorities.

At JCB, buyers don’t wait to be told what to do – they take ownership and see their decisions come to life on machines recognised around the world.

What does this role involve day to day?

• You’ll manage supplier relationships to deliver security of supply, cost effectiveness and strong performance

• You’ll work closely with engineering, operations and NPI teams to support product launches and ongoing production

• You’ll lead or contribute to sourcing activity, negotiations and commercial decisions

• You’ll identify and manage supply chain risks, supporting business continuity plans

• You’ll contribute to continuous improvement across purchasing, suppliers and internal ways of working

Across all areas of the role autonomy, clear communication and effective decision‑making are key.

This will be suited to you if…

• You have experience working in a purchasing or procurement role within an engineering or manufacturing environment

• You bring strong commercial awareness and enjoy making informed decisions

• You work well as part of a collaborative team and value shared success

• You can balance multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment

• You take pride in delivering practical outcomes that make a real difference

We welcome applications from Buyers at different stages of their career, with opportunities aligned to experience and capability.

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 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.

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.