Procurement Buyer

Johnson Controls is the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. We’re helping to create a healthy planet with solutions that decrease energy use, reduce waste and make carbon neutrality a reality. Sustainability is a top priority for our company.

We committed to invest 75 percent of new product development R&D in climate-related innovation to develop sustainable products and services. We take sustainability seriously. Achieving net zero carbon emissions before 2040 is just one of our commitments to making the world a better place.

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What you will do

A. Key Responsibilities

Participate in supplier sourcing, selection, and evaluation activities. Support supplier performance evaluation processes and follow up on the implementation of improvement actions. Conduct commercial negotiations and confirm commercial terms, including pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules. Assist operations teams in resolving supplier-related delivery and quality issues within the assigned supplier scope. Analyze material and product cost structures; identify cost improvement opportunities and organize or drive cost reduction initiatives for assigned materials. Support new product development (NPD) activities. Ensure effective implementation and compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations. Complete ad-hoc assignments as instructed by the department manager or supervisor.

What we look for

1. Work Experience

• Minimum 5 years of total working experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in procurement management or supply chain management-related roles.

2. Education Background, Competencies, Certificates & Training

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or above.

Professional Competencies:

Knowledge of the HVAC industry, including understanding of commodity markets and HVAC suppliers (local, regional, and global). Strong cost and price analysis capability, including the ability to build material cost models. CPSM or PMP certification is preferred.

3. Language / Computer / System / Tool Requirements

Proficient in procurement management tools, processes, and procurement workflows. Familiar with commercial and financial knowledge related to contract law, procurement terms and conditions. Knowledge of engineering change processes and product development processes. Familiar with ISO and EHS requirements. Fluent in spoken and written English. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

4. Leadership Expectation Model (LEM)

Leading Self (Individual Contributor Level):

• Demonstrates integrity and ethics
• Leverages diversity and inclusion
• Communicates with impact
• Partners with customers for win-win outcomes
• Delivers results
• Applies a broad, analytical perspective
• Demonstrates emotional maturity

Leading People (Supervisor Level):

• Encourages excellence
• Collaborates across functions

Leading Growth (Manager Level):

• (Not applicable for this role)

5. Additional Requirements

• High integrity and strong ethical standards
• Results-driven mindset
• Good organizational and coordination skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Team-oriented with a customer-focused approach

C. Internal / External Customers

Internal Customers:

• Johnson Controls (JCI) related departments

External Customers:

• Suppliers

D. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Cost savings achievement Timely price maintenance and technical document release rate Supplier Quality SDPPM Supplier claim success rate Supplier payment terms compliance (TWC)

E. On-the-Job Training

New employee onboarding Safety training Code of ethics & integrity policy training Product knowledge training Company QEHS system training Departmental processes, organization structure, roles, and interfaces Employee development program introduction Company culture training Company management tools training (SAP, STOP) Department KFA development, project management, interviewing, communication, and negotiation skills training JCMS Top 10 tools application (including SPS & 8D) HPT module training Leading EE and LE improvement initiatives Factory visits (standardized briefing) PAPSO product and process approval PFMEA – Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis Kaizen SPC – Statistical Process Control Value Stream Mapping Lean manufacturing or lean logistics training 5S training Visual management Customer complaint management procedures Nonconforming product control procedures EHS emergency response plans Waste management control procedures Chemical management regulations EHS control procedures Change management control procedures 8D problem-solving (global standard) Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Poka-Yoke (Error-Proofing) DFM – Design for Manufacturability training Key BBP metrics training Production planning and scheduling Logistics and MRP fundamentals

What we offer:

We offer an exciting and challenging position. Joining us you will become part of a leading global multi-industrial corporation defined by its stimulating work environment and job satisfaction. In addition, we offer outstanding career development opportunities which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents

Diversity & Inclusion Our dedication to diversity and inclusion starts with our values. We lead with integrity and purpose, focusing on the future and aligning with our customers’ vision for success. Our High-Performance Culture ensures that we have the best talent that is highly engaged and eager to innovate.  Our D&I mission elevates each employee’s responsibility to contribute to our culture. It’s through these contributions that we’ll drive the mindsets and behaviors