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Buyer - Engines

JCB -
Derby

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
11 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
On-site gym
Company pension
Gym membership
Car scheme

Qualifications

Sourcing
Category management
Procurement
Internal department liaison
Cost control
Partnership building
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Cost optimisation planning
Negotiated procurement
Project management experience
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience

Full job description

JCB Power Systems

Derby, DE65 5BX

Buyer - Engines

Salary: Competitive Salary

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sat 29 Aug 2026 - 07:00 PM

The Opportunity- Buyer - Engines

About the role:

As a Buyer you'll be responsible for developing category strategies to ensure we have a robust and competitive supply chain for the long term. You'll also be lead for maintaining supplier relationships and performance within your category areas, managing risk and supporting with operational escalations in order to support the business.

What does this role involve day to day?

You’ll develop Category Strategies for each area of responsibility, working with the wider business to ensure strategies are implemented in a timely manner

You'll participate in early engagement with engineering and suppliers to ensure we are sourcing the right product and the right cost, right first time

You'll support the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for your categories, ensuring all applicable milestones and targets are met (QCD)

You'll manage multiple resource / capacity projects with suppliers to ensure JCB can achieve our 5-year plan

You'll identify and drive cost reduction activities for your areas of responsibility, supporting your own and overall teams budget objectives

You'll support Power Systems business unit, acting as an escalation point for Delivery / Quality / Warranty issues relating to your categories

You'll be responsible for leading contractual negotiations for your suppliers (Long Term / Development / Warranty Agreements etc)

You'll develop and lead supplier relationships to deliver tangible mutual benefits

You'll build strong relationships across JCB and the supply base, be responsible and accountable to make and influence key decisions that are in the best interest of JCB

You'll support and coach other team members

This will be suited to you if...

You've got significant procurement experience working within a manufacturing business

You have experience developing and implementing successful long-term category strategies

You've got an understanding of key cost drivers within a supply base

You're a confident negotiator with a proven record of creating cost ideas and delivering significant reductions

You've got experience managing a number of NPI programs – ideally from concept to product launch

You have experience managing multiple projects and co-ordinating cross functional teams to ensure on-time delivery

You have experience managing high level supplier relationships & delivering tangible benefits

You can build strong internal relationships and have experience working closely with technical engineers

You possess a sense of urgency and determination to succeed

You're able to operate in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

You're resilient, adaptable and open to change

You present solutions rather than reasons why things cannot be done

You're a strong communicator who can vary their approach depending on the audience

You work well within a team, supporting and driving others where needed

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 [email protected]

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 Resourcing Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email [email protected], 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.

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