Aftermarket Purchasing Manager

Company Profile

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 to the General Manager, Parts Operation, this position is responsible for the approval of domestic sources, managing the purchasing team, achieving team cost savings, KPI monitoring and reporting, and the timely purchase of quality materials per the engineering specification within the specified parameters.

Full Time, Exempt

2000 Bamford Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

• Manage team of Operational Buyers and the Government and Defense / Attachment Buyer.
• Monitor team KPI's
• Generate weekly reports
• Work with Group Purchasing to support JCB Service - Includes pricing, lead times, MOQs, and key purchasing responsibilities
• Negotiate NA domestic pricing and process / approve price change requests
• Actively pursue cost savings opportunities to meet team / group purchasing goals
• Create new schedule agreements
• Investigate invoice issues and work with suppliers to resolve
• Set up new vendors and extend part numbers in SAP
• Process Techwebs as required
• Work closely with planning team to troubleshoot / address any supplier challenges
• Work with NPI team to ensure JCB Service is included in the process and ready for launch of new product
• Vendor evaluation (on site reviews)
• Other duties as assigned

• BS Engineering or BA Business
• 5 + years purchasing experience
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel: Advanced Level) applications and ERP Purchasing system (preferably SAP)
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and manage tasks issued to independent reports such as suppliers and cross functional team members
• Knowledge of product costing, accounting in a component of manufacturing environment, and commodity pricing and foreign currencies
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of management
• Skilled in project management, reporting and presenting information, and statistical analysis
• Practiced in negotiations and conflict resolution
• Ability to read and interpret bill of materials, engineering drawings, standards and specifications
• Experience with the product development and NPI process from 'Concept' to 'Production Release' (ISIR/PPAP)
• Knowledge of product costing, accounting, commodity pricing, and foreign currencies
• Knowledge of international trade requirements for importing and exporting products, INCO terms
• Understand in…