Sr. Strategic Sourcing Buyer at Johnson Controls

Boca Raton, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Materials Management, Category Management, Negotiation, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Data Analysis, Project Management, Cross-Functional Team Management, Advanced Computer Skills, ERP Systems, Supplier Management, Cost Reduction, Strategic Planning, Diversity Strategies, Presentation Skills

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away! What we offer Competitive salary and bonus Hybrid work schedule in office and remote balance Paid vacation/holidays/sick time - 15 days of vacation first year Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available day one Encouraging and collaborative team environment Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy JCI Employee discount programs Day in the Life: Procurement What you will do: As a Senior Strategic Buyer, you’ll be part of our diverse global team making a significant impact on our organization. You will strategically manage the selection of a defined list of 3rd party category suppliers and partners used by Johnson Controls Sensormatic Solutions Business unit. You are responsible for advanced procurement activities and leading cross-functional teams in strategic planning, analysis and execution of consolidated purchase agreements that require evaluation of leading-edge technology. Integrate supplier base with BOS procedures and negotiate agreements to leverage their capabilities and volume while ensuring compliance with overall JCI objectives and strategies. How you will do it: Coordination of Program Procurement activities to develop strategies and lead cross-functional business teams through a high level understanding of technology, value added engineering, industry, and market conditions. Implement strategies and actions to achieve FY (Fiscal Year) cost reduction goals, including PO-to-PO (Purchasing Order) reductions and rebates. Improve working capital through optimum payment terms. Control and approval of all Program Procurement activities specified in PDP and decisions in line with customer demands and category strategies. Ensure smooth product launches by controlling the acquisition, sourcing on time, in line with cost book and VSR targets, maintaining procurement results until start of production. Guarantee financial, modular programs from phase 0-5 and over lifetime. Ensure the cost, quality and time-oriented supply of all required goods, materials, equipment’s and services under compliance with the respective business plans, budgets and targets. Initiate and support of proper Make or Buy decisions with high focus on core vs non core. Initiate and support VA / VE activities with focus on sku rationalization Guarantee compliance with BOS, PDP and POS procedures. Manage the Suppliers within the given programs (Request for Quotes RFQ, change management, contract negotiations, payment queries, dispute resolutions etc.). Support implementing strategies and actions to reduce suppliers, in line with agreed targets. Support implementation of Global Commodity strategies. Support accurate and timely reporting of key measurables. Implementation and continuous improvement of standardization activities. Support and implement diversity strategies. What we look for: Required Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain. 10+ years of Procurement and Materials Management job 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. Has had Supervisory or management experience of Global cross functional teams. Experience supporting manufacturing 'made to engineer' environment Strong interpersonal skills are required to negotiate, develop and maintain relationships with internal customers and suppliers. Highly motivated individual with a sense of urgency capable of handling multiple responsibilities. Has had Supervisory or management experience of Global cross functional teams. Advanced negotiation skills Presentation Skills Able to lead and manage remote Teams Demonstrated leadership, organization, planning, administration and team building skills. Requires advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to use ERP business systems software. Travel up to 5%, have a passport or ability to obtain one. Preferred Experience in Managing any of following categories a plus - Electronics, RFID Technology, Plastics and Video Portfolios. Familiar with Retail Industry and Loss prevention technologies. Multi-site experience Has had supervisor or management positions. Preferred ERP Experience with Oracle Fuzion Cloud. #LI-Onsite HIRING SALARY RANGE: $86,000-115,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us 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. Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. 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. 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.

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Responsibilities

As a Senior Strategic Buyer, you will manage the selection of third-party category suppliers and lead cross-functional teams in procurement activities. You will implement strategies to achieve cost reduction goals and ensure compliance with business plans and budgets.