Strategic Procurement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Wichita, Kansas, United States Johnson Controls Full time
{"Job Summary

As a Strategic Procurement Buyer at Johnson Controls International plc., you will play a critical role in leading procurement strategies for Direct Materials suppliers. Your expertise will be essential in developing suppliers, executing savings projects, and ensuring timely delivery of direct materials.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned suppliers/commodities to ensure ongoing supply and appropriate pricing.
  • Ensure cost, quality, and time-oriented supply of all required goods and materials in compliance with business plans, budgets, and targets.
  • Ensure compliance with Global Procurement Policies.
  • Improve working capital through optimum payment terms.
  • Ensure costs are competitive with markets.
  • Monitor vendor performance and support materials department to assure proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve vendor development.
  • Assure that problems relating to delivery, pricing, and invoicing are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner per standard procedures to avoid material shortages.
  • Lead and coordinate savings projects.
  • Lead and coordinate procurement assignments on NPI Projects.
  • Set up new suppliers and manage existing ones in Vendor Master.
  • Manage suppliers within given programs (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions, etc.).
  • Define and negotiate warranty terms and process with suppliers.
  • Review annual supplier performance.
  • Support implementation of strategies and actions to reduce suppliers in line with agreed targets.
  • Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies.
  • Implement strategies and actions to achieve FY cost reduction goals, including PO-to-PO reductions and rebates.
  • Support accurate and timely reporting of key measurable.
  • Support VA/VE projects.
  • Present new projects or sourcing strategies in the Sourcing Board.
  • Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities.
  • Support and implement diversity strategies.
Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related technical area.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in procurement or related discipline.
  • Strong negotiating skills.
  • Ability to gather, relate, and summarize information into logical conclusions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to interact with internal customers and suppliers.
  • Solid project management skills to facilitate project/program compliance.
  • Highly motivated individual capable of handling multiple responsibilities and working independently.
  • Demonstrated leadership, organization, planning, administration, and team skills.
  • Requires advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to use business systems software. Familiarity with SAP desired.


Equal Employment Opportunity

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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