Operational Buyer

for our Careers & Life at JCB pages

About the role: 

Are you a supply chain professional with strong negotiation skills and a passion for driving value in a global supply chain? We’re looking for a strategic and driven procurement professional to lead category strategies across our manufacturing operations in the UK, India, USA, China, and Brazil.

What does this role involve day to day? 

• You’ll manage sourcing, contracts, and supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and security of supply.

• You’ll engage with suppliers worldwide to maximise value, drive competitiveness, and elevate performance. 

• You’ll work closely with key stakeholders in engineering, operations, and NPI teams to ensure supplier performance meets quality, delivery, and cost KPIs. 

• You’ll support product launches with effective early supplier engagement, manage supply chain risks, and deliver on business continuity p...