Category Buyer

Who we are

Johnson Controls a global leader in thermal management mission-critical building systems energy efficiency and decarbonization helps customers use energy more productively reduce carbon emissions and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers healthcare pharmaceuticals advanced manufacturing and higher education.

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What will you do

The Category Buyer is responsible for executing endtoend procurement activities stating from presales support to execution of supplier purchase Orders for materials supporting all the bussiness verticals for the commodities Security HVAC/IR Fire & & Index commodities The role ensures cost competitiveness supply continuity supplier quality compliance with global procurement policies and alignment with Johnson Controls sourcing ethics and sustainability standards.

This position works closely with Global commodity team engineering Bussiness operations Service & finance to support project delivery objectives.

• Execute sourcing and procurement activities for CCTV Access Controls IT Networking HVAC/IR fire detection/suppression & Index commodities

• Support category strategies by identifying costreduction opportunities through supplier consolidation localization value engineering and longterm agreements (LTAs).

• Participate in RFQ/RFP processes and ensure sourcing decisions align with Customer ask pricing for sales bid.

• Identify evaluate and onboard suppliers in line with global supplier qualification ethics and compliance requirements.

• Manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery performance cost targets quality standards and servicelevel agreements are consistently met.

• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing lead times payment terms and contractual conditions to achieve total cost optimization.

• Support contract development and administration in alignment with corporate legal and procurement guidelines.

• Ensure proper documentation and audit readiness for all procurement transactions.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to procurement efficiency supplier performance and cost optimization.

• Prepare procurement reports including spend analysis cost savings supplier performance and risk assessments.

• Ensure full compliance with internal controls audit requirements and global procurement policies.

What we look for

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferably Electronics electrical Mechanical & Industrial.

• 7to 10 years of relevant experience in procurement/sourcing activities especially in system Integration bussiness environment

• Handson experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

• Experience working with crossfunctional and global stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform cost analysis and generate management reports.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.

• Resultsoriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.

• High standards of integrity compliance and ethical conduct.

• Effective communication and stakeholdermanagement skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset aligned with global operational excellence standards.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.

• Resultsoriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.

• High standards of integrity compliance and ethical conduct.

• Effective communication and stakeholdermanagement skills.

• Continuous improvement mindset aligned with global operational excellence standards.

What we offer:

We offer an exciting and challenging position. Joining us you will become part of a leading global multi-industrial corporation defined by its stimulating work environment and job addition we offer outstanding career development opportunities which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents

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