Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Senior Buyer
Senior buyer managing procurement, supplier relationships, and cost reduction.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Senior Buyer on the Procurement team, you will drive operational and advanced procurement activities and lead cross‑functional teams in strategic planning, analysis, and execution of consolidated purchase agreements. You will integrate the supplier base with BOS procedures, negotiate agreements to leverage capabilities and volume, and manage all suppliers within the Product Business Units. You will coordinate program procurement for the After‑Market Parts business unit, develop strategies, and lead cross‑functional teams to achieve cost‑reduction goals, improve working capital, and ensure timely product launches. Financial control over modular programs from phase 0‑5, compliance with BOS, PDP and POS procedures, and management of supplier RFQs, contracts, and disputes are also key duties. Supporting make‑or‑buy decisions, SKU rationalization, global commodity strategies, reporting, standardization, and diversity initiatives are part of the role. • Lead operational and advanced procurement activities • Manage cross‑functional strategic planning, analysis, and consolidated purchase agreements • Integrate supplier base with BOS procedures and negotiate volume agreements • Oversee supplier management for Product Business Units • Coordinate program procurement for After‑Market Parts business unit • Implement cost‑reduction strategies and improve working capital through optimal payment terms • Ensure timely product launches and maintain procurement results through production start • Provide financial control over modular programs from phase 0‑5 throughout their lifecycle • Ensure cost, quality, and timely supply compliance with business plans and budgets • Drive make‑or‑buy decisions and support value‑analysis/value‑engineering initiatives • Conduct SKU rationalization and support VA/VE activities • Maintain compliance with BOS, PDP, and POS procedures • Manage supplier RFQs, contract negotiations, payment queries, and dispute resolutions • Support supplier reduction targets and global commodity strategies • Report key performance metrics accurately and timely • Lead standardization and continuous improvement activities • Implement diversity strategies in procurement
Key Responsibilities
- ▸procurement
- ▸supplier management
- ▸cost reduction
- ▸contract negotiation
- ▸financial control
- ▸performance reporting
What You Bring
A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field and at least five years of procurement experience, including buying and commodity management, are required. Candidates must have strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills, be highly motivated, and capable of handling multiple responsibilities. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, business systems, and the ability to travel up to 20% is essential; knowledge of ERP systems and an MBA are preferred. • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field • Minimum five years procurement experience, including commodity buying and management • Strong analytical, summarization, and interpersonal skills • Demonstrated leadership, organization, planning, and teamwork abilities • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems software • Ability to travel up to 20% to suppliers and warehouses in North America • Preferred knowledge of ERP systems and MBA qualification
Requirements
- ▸supply chain
- ▸5+ years
- ▸procurement
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸erp
- ▸mba
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary with a bonus plan, 15 days of vacation in the first year, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one. Employees have access to extensive product training and cross‑training opportunities, outstanding resources, and a collaborative team environment. Our safety commitment follows a Zero Harm policy, and we provide a hybrid work model with four days in the office and one day remote. • Competitive salary with bonus plan • 15 days of vacation in the first year plus paid holidays and sick time • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one • Extensive product, on‑the‑job, and cross‑training opportunities • Collaborative team environment with outstanding resources • Hybrid work schedule: four days in the office, one remote day
Work Environment
Hybrid