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Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago

Rocester ST, United Kingdom JCB Full time £65,000 - £85,000 per year
The Opportunity – Purchasing Manager

Click here for our Careers & Life at JCB pages

About the role:

We're seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for managing a global supplier base and negotiating the purchase of components at the most competitive prices. Your leadership will be key to ensuring we meet budget targets for our next generation of JCB machines, while driving supplier performance and supporting innovation across our product portfolio.

What does this role involve day to day?

  • You'll lead effective supplier engagement, building strong partnerships that drive performance and long-term value.
  • You'll assess and manage risk proactively, helping to shield the business from supply chain disruptions and ensure continuity.
  • You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams, resolving supplier issues and supporting product development.
  • You'll manage teams and resources efficiently, ensuring delivery against targets while fostering a culture of accountability and growth.

This will be suited to you if…

  • You have extensive experience of global sourcing within Purchasing in a Manufacturing context
  • You're a strategic thinker who can analyse complex challenges and identify smart, value-driven solutions.
  • You have strong people leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and guide teams to deliver results.
  • You're confident in influencing others, building trust and alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • You have excellent negotiation skills, consistently securing the best commercial outcomes while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
  • You're degree-level education; CIPS qualification preferred.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you'll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial team's interview followed by an in-person interview. We'll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at

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.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We're committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. If you face any accessibility challenges with your online application and require additional support, you have the option of speaking to a member of our Recruitment Team who can support you to complete an application in an alternative format. If you would benefit from this support, please email , and a member of the team will be in touch.

Recruitment Agencies: JCB does not accept any speculative approaches to present candidates for advertised vacancies.