Buyer, Senior (Full-time)

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world's largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents-including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil-JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.
At the heart of JCB's success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers-not shareholders-which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.
At JCB, we stand behind our products-and our name-with pride and commitment to quality.
Reporting directly to Purchasing Manager, the role is primarily responsible for ensuring Supplier Performance is in line with the business expectations and when necessary, assisting stakeholders in establishing and managing resolution issues relating to part availability. Also responsible for supporting the manufacturing location operations team in achieving their KPI's and business objectives in particular relation to supplier capacity, incoming quality and supplier-related warranty issues. Full Time, Exempt
JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on August 29th, 2026.

Providing local input into the creation of category strategies.
Assists category teams with developing a category execution plan and drive a system to monitor and manage supplier performance through KPI's.

~ Deliver robust implementation plans in line with the sourcing strategy. Cost Saving projects.
Supplier performance targets.

• Works with the team to develop commercial contracts to deliver the needs of the business.
• Liaises with the business functions to ensure implementation of the strategy.
• Works with stakeholders to ensure implementation of supply contracts.
• Works with the category team and SDE's to monitor supplier performance against agreed framework.
• Ensure that the supply base supports the manufacturing site and / or category are communicated appropriately with regards to forward planning and significant volume fluctuations.

Deals with suppliers and customers on rectification of performance issues in relation to quality issues.
Support the launch activities required within the category and /or manufacturing location to ensure the supply base meets the timing, quality and cost expectations of a relevant programme.

~ Represent Purchasing in the Top 10 Warranty reviews and close out supplier related issues within the required KPI's.

To act on alerts created from the continuous risk assessment process and to ensure Business Continuity plans are in place with appropriate suppliers.
Performance & Change management
Contract management
Financial awareness
Purchasing in an Engineering and production environment
Holding and building relationships within a global matrix
Engineering, Materials and/or Programme Management

Graduate or Apprenticeship qualifications
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.
Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds.
JCB is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment at every location where the company has facilities. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability statute, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and local laws.

JCB complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the JCB Human Resources team at View email address on click.appcast.io.
JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.which can be found through our website at
Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.