Category Manager

4 weeks ago

Milwaukee, United States Johnson Controls International Full time
Job Description

At JCI, we are committed to becoming the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to redefine building performance to better serve people, places, and the planet. We invite you to join our winning team and build your best future with us Our diverse teams have the opportunity to support a wide range of industries worldwide, and we are dedicated to your professional development through impactful projects and continuous learning. Enjoy our supportive work environment focused on enhancing your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary

  • Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care starting day one

  • Developmental opportunities

  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment

  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

  • While Milwaukee is a preferred location, this role can be remote in the United States

What You Will Do:

  • Support supplier contract negotiation, supplier selection, and contract lifecycle management.

  • Understand the needs from the business and align necessary actions with the Category Management team.

  • Manage around $100M across all JCI field branches in the US and Canada.

  • Create and implement strategies to exceed profit plan goals related to cost savings, trade working capital, quality, supplier rationalization, supply continuity, risk management, and other agreed objectives.

  • Collaborate with branch locations to identify and introduce innovative products and services to expand field offerings.

  • Ensure compliance with all internal procurement and business operating procedures.

  • Cultivate and promote diverse supplier relationships, working with regional teams to deliver diverse sourcing opportunities.

  • Responsible for overall continuity of supply and active risk mitigation.

  • Optimize supply base composition.

What We Look For:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 6+ years of Procurement experience.

  • Category Management experience with proven results.

  • Ability to influence without direct authority.

  • Capability to interface with senior leadership.

  • Self-starter with the drive to make an impact, work at pace, and make data-led decisions.

  • Developed understanding of Procurement tools and best practices.

  • Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred:

  • Procurement experience with a focus on HVAC products.

  • Experience in cost analysis and strong financial knowledge, as you will need to understand how Procurement contributes to the wider financial picture.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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