Position PurposeReporting 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.
Position TypeFull Time, Exempt
LocationOn-site in San Antonio, Texas
Benefits and Other CompensationJCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.
Application ProcessApplications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on October 23, 2026.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities- 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, MOQ's, 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
Minimum Qualifications- 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.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies- 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
- Understanding of implications and challenges related to domestic and international sourcing
- Experience with standard practices, legal requirements and international purchasing terms and conditions
- Autonomous and entrepreneurial work ethic
- Knowledge of supply chain, materials management, and road/ocean freight
Job Conditions- Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
- Subject to noise and temperature changes.
Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Remain stationary, operate hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and move and/or walk.
- The employee must frequently move and/or transport up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
