Senior Buyer - Wrexham

The Senior Buyer in JCB is responsible for liaising with stakeholders in the business to define and ensure that supplier performance criteria are met and implemented through the sourcing strategies. You’ll provide the link between the category management team and other areas of the supply chain. The Senior Buyer will on occasion, deputise for the Purchase Manager and, depending on experience, may be responsible for managing a commercial portfolio, supporting the launch of a NPIP programme, producing monthly financial & KPI reports, and, depending on the needs of the team, may directly manage a team of buyers.

You’ll be required to have an in-depth understanding of the products/services required by the business and make recommendations that motivate a change in contract or products that drive competitive pricing. It’s imperative that you have the confidence and ability to build constructive relationships with all stakeholders.

What does this role involve day to day?

• You’ll assist stakeholders in establishing and managing to resolution issues relating to price, capacity, quality, and customer service/warranty.
• You’ll support the team with commercial guidance and training.
• You’ll oversee the implementation of strategies, facilitate the timely execution of products for new product launches, and supplier recovery and/or improvement programmes.
• You’ll work with the team to develop commercial contracts & strategies to deliver the financial targets.
• You’ll support category strategy development and define supplier performance criteria based on business knowledge and intelligence.
• You’ll deal directly with day-to-day supplier operational escalation for the business unit/category.
• You’ll 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
• Capacity management
• Supplier KPI’s
• Monitoring progress of strategies and modification in line with the changing business environment.

This will be suited to you if:

• You have significant purchasing experience in a fast-paced setting, preferably in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment; however, this is not essential.
• Your experience has given you an understanding of several key areas: category management, budget planning, supplier contracts, and project management.
• While this expertise is vital, success will depend on the way you deal with people.
• You have excellent communication skills that help you negotiate and lead teams.
• You have a CIPS qualification, which is ideal but not essential.
• You have high levels of commercial awareness, NPI experience, and keen attention to detail.

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 cycling 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.

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