Non-production Buyer - Rocester, United Kingdom - JCB

JCB

Verified Company

Rocester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JCB are looking for a Non-Production Buyer to join the team:
JCB is a truly world class, family owned business.

We are proud of our achievements and recognise that future growth and success is shaped by the ambition of the JCB team.

If you are looking for a career with a business where people really count, look no further than JCB.

Overview of the role:

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that no business can be successful without a robust and competitive supply chain.

This is where our purchasing team step in, with our non-production team being responsible for over £250m annual spend across a number of commodity areas; they are key to ensuring JCB are sourcing the latest products and services, at the right price, all from a supply base who are willing and able to grow with JCB.

You will be the commodity lead working within guidelines and processes, to ensure we understand the business needs for each commodity area, evaluate our current supply base and understand what we need to change to support the future of JCB, considering Cost, Quality, and Innovation.

In order to achieve this you'll need to work closely with all aspects of the business which could include Sales, Engineering, Service, Research, Quality, Operations, HR, IT, Site Services and many more.

This all helps create a great level of exposure across JCB.

As lead buyer you will be expected to propose future direction of our sourcing and to manage the supplier relationships in order to add value to JCB, ensuring we are a priority customer on critical products and services.

You'll work closely with other teams across JCB to support and manage suppliers, as well as taking the lead in commercial negotiations.

Buyers need to have a close working relationship with stakeholders who manage the day-to-day activities

Your Responsibilities as a Group Buyer, Non Production:
To ensure we have a robust and competitive supply chain you will be responsible for

Developing Commodity Strategies for each area of responsibility, working with the wider business to ensure strategies are implemented in a timely manner
Develop and lead supplier relationships to deliver tangible mutual benefits
Work with suppliers and stakeholders to reduce cost and or add additional value to our business
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.
Manage multiple resource / capacity projects with suppliers to ensure JCB can achieve our 5year plan
Identify and drive cost reduction activities across JCB
Leading contractual negotiations for your suppliers (Long Term Agreements, Service Agreements, terms & conditions)

About you:

Significant procurement experience preferably within a manufacturing business
Experience in developing and implementing successful longterm commodity strategies
Understanding of key cost drivers within a supply base
Confident negotiator with a proven record of creating cost ideas and delivering significant reductions
Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating cross functional teams to ensure ontime delivery
Experience managing high level supplier relationships, establishing contracts & delivering tangible benefits
Ability to build strong internal relationships with key stakeholders

What's in it for you?

To say thank you for your hard work, we will work with you to support your career progression and development.

We will also provide a competitive salary, company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company's healthy living centre, 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times.

You will also have access to JCB's Reward Hub - giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as our Cycle to Work Scheme.

**JCB: Building a Brighter Future