What you will do

Supervise the team of buyers and work with suppliers, production, materials and inventory management to ensure the appropriate materials are available to meet the production schedule; coordinates with inventory to time the shipment of specific materials in line with production schedules and inventory goals; and works with suppliers to procure the appropriate materials for production.

How you will do it

• Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement function.
  
  


• Coordinates with Production team to ensure all materials are available for manufacturing
  
  


• Manages inventory levels to maintain company objectives
  
  


• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
  
  


• Analyzes market and delivers conditions to determine present and future material availability.
  
  


• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  
  


• Assigns procurement requests to the appropriate personnel.
  
  


• Is responsible for all activities related to procurement of a commodity, from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.
  
  


• Interacts with Engineering and Quality departments on new products and/or revisions to existing products as well as quality parts.
  
  


• Works with suppliers for returns as necessary
  
  


• Provides KPIs and tracking for Supplier Performance for OTD, Quality, Cost, etc.
  
  


• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP logic
  
  


• Serve as the Purchasing ethics/compliance representative.
  
  


• Supervise external and internal compliance audits.
  
  

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent combined education and experience.
  
  


• 5+ years of experience in a related Purchasing role.
  
  


• Strong SAP ERP system experience
  
  


• Previous Supply Chain experience
  
  


• Proficiency in a Windows operating environment, including e-mail and Microsoft Office software.
  
  

Preferred

• CPM Certification and HVAC experience
  
  

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 .