Purchasing Project Leader
Purchasing Project Leader
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Job Description
Company Profile
80 years and countless innovations later JCB is the worlds largest privatelyowned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continentsand countries including the United States the United Kingdom India and BrazilJCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers backhoe loaders excavators wheel loaders compact excavators skid steer loaders compact track loaders Access aerial work platforms rough terrain forklifts and Fastrac tractors.
JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a familyowned business we answer to our customers not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.
At JCB we stand behind our products and our name.
Position Purpose
Reporting directly to either Purchase Manager the role is responsible for coordinating and supporting all Purchasing activity in relation to NPIP activity and localisation projects. The Purchasing Project Leader (PPL) acts as the key link between the Purchasing team and the project. Taking the lead to sure all suppliers are nominated approve and ready to launch in time for Job 1 production.
Major Tasks Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
- Project Manage key production projects and implementation of new software and systems such as SAP Ariba etc.
- Ensure that Purchasing support the introduction of new machines in a consistent manner across the Group
- Ensure that production supplier launch activities whilst mitigating potential risk are aligned to the business
- Detail and risks to project launch from a supply of components perspective are clearly articulated to relevant stakeholders
- Ensuring cross functional alignment with the NPIP and Operations teams with regards to the effective launch of new machines
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Competencies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
- Comfortable in an inperson office environment
- Technical competence is a plus
- Must be customer service oriented flexible and have a high energy level
- Must have excellent followthrough skills
- Must have a professional polished and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most social settings
- Must be open to domestic and international travel
- Desire and proven ability to learn and grow
Job Conditions
- Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment
- Subject to noise and temperature changes
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
- Sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.
JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however as a global company JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Other details
- Job FamilySupply Chain
- Pay TypeSalary
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
