Manager Purchasing in London

JBT Marel is a leading global technology solutions provider to high-value segments of the food processing and air transportation industries. We have offices in more than 25 countries and are continuously looking for new employees that want to grow with us!

Your role as our Purchasing Manager is critical to the success and growth of our business. You will be personally involved in material purchases, cost reduction projects, improving efficiencies internally, and developing effective purchasing methods and strategies. In an ever-challenging market, the procurement function is vital for the business, meaning there is great opportunity for growth and development in the future.

As we are a global company, you will need to communicate with other business units within JBT Marel and be willing to travel occasionally to other sites and supplier locations.

As our Purchasing Manager, we would like you to be able to prioritise tasks effectively and organise your own workload, as well as support your team’s workload when necessary. You must be an effective learner and agile thinker and have the ability to establish and maintain relationships with all stakeholders of the business.

• 5 or more years in a leadership or direct supervisory role ideally in a technical product delivery environment.
• Level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply (e.g. CIPS or equivalent) and/or working towards level 5 – essential.
• Level 4 qualification in a technical discipline (e.g. electrical or mechanical) – desirable.
• Organizational, communication, and leadership skills, backed by previous success.
• Working knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including finance, production, and employee management.
• Ability to streamline or implement structures and roles that boost speed and efficiency while supporting rapidly shifting business demands.
• Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legal guidelines.
• Superior negotiation skills for both internal and external purposes.
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics, using business management software (e.g. Microsoft BI, Tableau, SAP, ERP, CRM).

• Ensure all activities undertaken and supervised are carried out in accordance with all current Health and Safety guidance, and that any shortcomings are actioned/reported as appropriate.
• Support the Director Supply Chain Operations in the delivery of business objectives.
• Be a strong people manager, leading a team of buyers; providing training and support where necessary.
• Negotiate and manage contracts, agreements, NDAs, and insurance certificates for assigned commodities, and train buyers to do the same.
• Work closely within the BU’s Supply Chain regarding capacity planning and lead time reduction opportunities.
• Complete weekly and monthly reports for the company and as required by the business unit.
• Create, maintain, and improve sourcing processes to allow buyers to perform core procurement, value-added tasks and to streamline administrative processes.
• Understand functionalities of Proseal UK business systems as a tool for obtaining spend information and optimizing department reporting automation opportunities.
• Undertake regular calls with suppliers and work closely with our Category Management team regionally and globally.
• Manage internal reporting of key sourcing metrics as well as external reporting required for regulatory compliance ensuring at all times that we deliver on business objectives.
• KPI focused, ensure data collection within the processes to facilitate relentless continuous improvement (RCI) projects and methods.
• Develop and manage supplier scorecards to improve key business metrics in line with our iQMS, including but not limited to OTD, stock-outs, and rejections.
• Ensure all pricing in the company’s business system remains current and accurate.
• Complete weekly and monthly reports for company and corporate departments as required.
• Embed High Performance Work Team culture through facilitation of problem-solving methods, workplace organisation, process confirmation and Relentless Continuous Improvement (RCI) projects.
• Manage the Time & Attendance and any required HR system for all direct reports.
• Conduct regular one-to-one and PDP development reviews with team members.
• Embed a safety culture mindset within the team, ensuring required audits are undertaken and corrective/improvement actions are closed out.

• An attractive basic salary.
• 33 days annual leave.
• Access to Private Health Care.
• Salary Sacrifice pension matched to 8%.
• Employee Assistance Program - Access to our Health & Well-being platform.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.