JCB North America · 1 month ago
Non-Production Purchasing Manager
JCB North America is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment, with a focus on innovation and customer needs. The Non-Production Purchasing Manager will be responsible for the commercial management of products and services within a manufacturing location, ensuring competitive purchasing and cost reduction opportunities are identified and delivered.
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Responsibilities
Establishes ways to identify and quantify opportunities to reduce the cost of products and services for each category area
Be responsible for forming and training and recruiting buyers as required
Awareness of technological and market changes which can result in delivering total cost improvements and implement best practise
Liaise with stakeholders conducting an assessment of business requirements to ensure that they can deliver sourcing strategy
Deliver robust implementation plans in line with the sourcing strategy. These plans should support, but not be limited to: Effective early supplier engagement, Cost Saving projects, Tendering, Contracting, Supplier performance targets, Monitors progress of strategies and modifies in line with the changing business environment plans
Qualification
Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office software
Comfortable in an in-person office environment
Technical competence is a plus
Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
Must have excellent follow-through skills
Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanour and be comfortable in most social settings
Must be open to domestic and international travel
Desire and proven ability to learn and grow