Purchasing Talent Pool

JCB; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery manufacturer in Uttoxeter is seeking a Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyer. This role involves developing global strategies and negotiating with suppliers. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and analytical skills, be results-driven, and capable of multitasking. The company offers competitive salary, 33 days' holiday, and a comprehensive benefits package including an onsite gym and health services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days’ holiday

Onsite gym

Health services

JCB Rewards Hub

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing management or related field.
• Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and operational execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global category strategies.
• Engage and negotiate with suppliers globally.
• Work closely with Product Development Engineers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking ability

Results driven

Adaptability

Job description

JCB is growing. With our Hydrogen and E-Tech electric machines, we are meeting the need for greater sustainability and energy efficiency in a changing market.

As our business expands, we are looking for commercially minded, talented individuals to join our Global Purchasing team. At JCB, our Purchasing teams work closely with the business to understand stakeholders needs and drive financial value for our business through competitive buying.

Purchasing Manager and Senior Buyer roles that we are looking to pipeline for will lead or focus on activities including:

• Developing & implementing global category strategies to support our manufacturing operations in UK, India, USA, China & Brazil.

• Engaging & negotiating with suppliers globally to optimise value – maximising supplier competitiveness and performance.

• Working closely with internal stakeholders, particularly Product Development Engineers, to identify, evaluate & adopt innovative technologies.

We want to hear from experienced or aspiring Purchasing Manager or Senior Buyers who can bring the following skills to us: -

• A mixture of interpersonal & analytical skills that allow you successfully to negotiate & influence internal stakeholders and suppliers.

• Ability to truly multitask and switch between operational and strategic delivery.

• Results driven and take ownership of projects you are working to achieve success.

• Consider different perspectives to comprehensively define business requirements and develop creative strategies to achieve these.

• A can-do attitude and are resilient & adaptable that is essential in a fast-moving environment.

What we can offer you in return: -

• Access to our training programmes, which will open doors to internal moves or promotions in the future.

• A solid foundation for your career – with experience that will prepare you for future opportunities.

• You will be crucial in steering where we’re headed and making sure we stand out and keep growing.

• Rewards that reflect the larger scope of responsibility as your career progresses.

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, dentist and visiting optician. 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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Created on 31/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom