Buyer, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Posted Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:59 AM

80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately‑owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family‑owned 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 .

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this position is responsible for the approval of domestic and international sources, and the timely purchase of quality materials per the engineering specification within the specified parameters. This position is responsible for ensuring new product introductions in accordance with the master project plan through early involvement between Engineering, Planning and the supplier base. Additionally, the position shall continuously research, identify and deliver initiatives to drive down the material costs, increase quality, and secure capacity.

Full Time, Exempt

• Spearhead Make or Buy analysis for new and current production materials, products and services (the Materials)
• Research, validate and approve suppliers for production supply of materials
• Research requirements (technical, commercial and volume), compile supplier bid lists, compile bid packages, solicit offers, negotiate contract terms, nominate vendors and issue Blanket Purchase Orders or Master Supply Agreements
• Monitor supplier adherence to timing and cost objectives for tooling and materials, and mitigate identified risks. Validate production approval (ISIR / PPAP) and hand over contract maintenance to tactical buyer
• Responsible for constant cost reductions and fulfilment of supplier capacity requirements through: commercial negotiations; process, product and material improvements; technology improvements; supplier investments; in‑sourcing, re‑sourcing and out‑sourcing
• Coordinate supplier communication in a timely fashion with internal customers in Engineering, Production Control, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, JCB Management and external customers such as suppliers and service providers for all supplier matters
• Lead Supplier Escalation Campaigns where poor supplier performance threatens project objectives, production goals, quality objectives and/or cost objectives
• From time to time, lead the purchasing effort for procurement of large ticket, non‑production supplies such as new manufacturing equipment and or major overhauls

The position is stationed out of JCB Inc. in Savannah, but requires up to 25% travel to domestic and international supplier locations. The incumbent is required to maintain a valid passport at all times. This position demands a moderate level of fitness and agility without limitations of movement through manufacturing processes where moderate to heavy equipment is deployed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2 years strategic purchasing experience or Bachelor’s Degree in Business with 3 years strategic purchasing experience
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks and applicable pre‑employments tests
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Comfortable in an in‑person office environment
• Technical competence is a plus
• Must be customer service oriented, flexible, and have a high energy level
• Must have excellent follow‑through skills
• Must have a professional, polished, and sophisticated demeanor and be comfortable in most…