Aftermarket Purchasing Manager

JCB North America•San Antonio, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aftermarket Purchasing Manager is responsible for approving domestic sources, managing the purchasing team, achieving team cost savings, monitoring and reporting KPIs, and ensuring timely purchases of quality materials that meet engineering specifications and defined parameters. The role manages Operational Buyers and the Government and Defense / Attachment Buyer, and works with Group Purchasing, planning, NPI, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams to support JCB Service and product launches. The position is full-time, exempt, and onsite in San Antonio, Texas. It reports to the General Manager, Parts Operation. The work takes place in both an office and occasionally a manufacturing or factory environment, with exposure to noise and temperature changes. Physical requirements include remaining stationary; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching; talking or hearing; occasionally standing and walking; and frequently moving or transporting up to 10 pounds. Close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are also required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Arts in Business.
At least 5 years of purchasing experience.
Pass any drug screens, background checks, and pre-employment tests conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced-level Excel, and an ERP purchasing system; SAP is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to delegate and manage tasks assigned to direct reports, suppliers, and cross-functional team members.
Knowledge of product costing, accounting in a manufacturing component environment, commodity pricing, and foreign currencies.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of management.
Skill in project management, reporting and presenting information, and statistical analysis.
Experience in negotiations and conflict resolution.
Ability to read and interpret bills of materials, engineering drawings, standards, and specifications.
Experience with product development and the NPI process from concept through production release, including ISIR/PPAP.
Knowledge of international trade requirements for importing and exporting products and Incoterms.
Understanding of the implications and challenges of 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 and ocean freight.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an ERP purchasing system, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

Manage the team of Operational Buyers and the Government and Defense / Attachment Buyer.
Monitor team KPIs and generate weekly reports.
Work with Group Purchasing to support JCB Service, including pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and key purchasing responsibilities.
Negotiate North American domestic pricing and process or approve price change requests.
Pursue cost-saving opportunities to meet team and group purchasing goals.
Create new schedule agreements.
Investigate invoice issues and work with suppliers to resolve them.
Set up new vendors and extend part numbers in SAP.
Process Techwebs as required.
Work closely with the planning team to troubleshoot and address supplier challenges.
Work with the NPI team to ensure JCB Service is included in the process and ready for new product launches.
Conduct vendor evaluations, including onsite reviews.
Perform other duties as assigned.