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Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

JCB -
Uttoxeter

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Procurement
Logistics
Leadership

Full job description

JCB World Parts Centre

Waterloo Park , Beamhurst, Uttoxeter , ST14 5PA

Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

Salary: Competitive Salary

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sun 09 Aug 2026 - 07:00 PM

The Opportunity – Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

About the role:

As Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager you're responsible for leading and managing the Procurement and Planning teams to ensure industry-leading off the shelf parts availability. This role will drive operational excellence, optimize supply chain processes, and maintain strong supplier relationships to meet customer demand efficiently and cost-effectively.

You'll be responsible for leading and mentoring the Planning Team, The Procurement Team, Driving the day to day Lubricants Operations and ensuring Compliance for imports / exports into UK, EU and ROW Markets

What does this role involve day to day?

Team Leadership:

Manage, mentor, and develop the Procurement and Planning teams to achieve departmental objectives and foster a high-performance culture.

Parts Availability:

Ensure industry-leading off the shelf parts availability through effective forecasting, inventory management, material scheduling and supplier coordination.

Procurement Strategy:

Develop and implement Aftermarket procurement strategies that deliver cost savings, quality assurance, and timely supply of parts.

Planning & Forecasting:

Collaborate with Inventory Manager on demand planning and inventory control processes to align with business goals and customer requirements.

Supplier Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance to ensure delivery and quality reliability and compliance.

Process Improvement:

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce lead times, and optimize stock levels / locations.

Compliance & Risk Management:

Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations, customs laws & regulatory requirements.

Reporting & Analysis:

Provide regular reports and insights on Planning & Procurement performance, and availability metrics to senior management.

Systems & Data Integrity

Champion the use of planning systems (SAP essential; Syncron desirable).Ensuring high-quality data inputs and outputs to support reliable forecasting and decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with internal teams (e.g. Customer Support, Logistics, Quality, Finance) to resolve planning and procurement challenges. Represent the team in operational reviews and strategic initiatives.

This will be suited to you if…

You have a deep understanding of procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics.
You have expertise in SAP (essential) and familiarity with Syncron (desirable).
You have the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
You're able to motivate and mentor teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
You have strong interpersonal skills to build trust and collaboration across departments
You're skilled at guiding teams through process improvements and organizational changes
You're able to align procurement and planning strategies with JCB’s growth objectives.
You're confident in making data-driven decisions under pressure.
You're always seeking ways to optimize processes and reduce costs.
You're comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment.
You have a passion for contributing to JCB’s world-class reputation and future growth.

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 Recruitment 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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