Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the machinery sector is seeking a Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager to lead their Procurement and Planning teams. The role involves driving operational excellence, ensuring parts availability, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in procurement and logistics, proficiency in SAP, and strong leadership skills. The company offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for process optimization. This is an exciting chance to join a reputable organization dedicated to innovation and growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days’ holiday

Onsite gym

In-house doctor and dentist

ULEV car scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• Expert in SAP and familiar with Syncron.
• Ability to interpret complex data and create actionable strategies.
• Strong leadership and team mentoring skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Procurement and Planning teams.
• Drive effective forecasting and inventory management.
• Develop and implement procurement strategy.
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Planning expertise

Inventory management

SAP proficiency

Leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Data-driven decision making

Tools

SAP

Syncron

Job description

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About the role:

As a Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager, you will lead and manage our Procurement and Planning teams to deliver industry-leading off-the-shelf parts availability. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, optimizing supply chain processes, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to meet customer demand efficiently and cost-effectively.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Lead and mentor teams: Manage and develop the Procurement and Planning teams, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure parts availability: Drive effective forecasting, inventory management, material scheduling, and supplier coordination.
• Develop procurement strategy: Implement Aftermarket procurement strategies that deliver cost savings, quality assurance, and timely supply.
• Plan and forecast: Collaborate with Inventory Manager on demand planning and inventory control aligned with business goals.
• Manage suppliers: Build strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance for reliability and compliance.
• Improve processes: Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Ensure compliance: Adhere to company policies, customs laws, and regulatory requirements for imports/exports across UK, EU, and ROW markets.
• Report and analyze: Provide insights on Planning & Procurement performance and availability metrics to senior management.
• Champion systems: Drive effective use of planning systems (SAP essential; Syncron desirable) and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work closely with Customer Support, Logistics, Quality, and Finance teams to resolve challenges and support strategic initiatives.

This will be suited to you if…

• You have deep knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory management, and logistics.
• You are an expert in SAP (essential) and familiar with Syncron (desirable).
• You can interpret complex data and turn insights into actionable strategies.
• You are a strong leader who motivates and mentors teams to achieve excellence.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills to build trust and collaboration across departments.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and make data-driven decisions under pressure.
• You are passionate about process optimization and cost reduction.
• You want to contribute to JCB’s world-class reputation and future growth.

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.

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