Plant Buyer

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. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL: Under direction of the Purchasing Sourcing Manager and senior buyers, procures assigned materials, components, supplies, equipment and services that meet the operations requirements for quality, delivery, price, terms, lead times, and inventory levels. PRINCIPAL DUTIES: 1. Procures materials to meet the goals of JCI regarding inventory turns, cost, quality, and customer requirements. 2. Supports senior buyers and Plant Sourcing Manager on procurement issues, i.e. invoice and receipt discrepancies, expediting orders. 3. Assists in the supplier qualification process, per the JCI ISO Supplier Selection Procedure, and supports cross-functional teams in auditing/qualifying new sources of supply including vendor set-up. 4. Places purchase orders and communicates blanket order/ master scheduling/ forecasting requirements to suppliers. 5. Determines supplier lead times for purchasing components. 6. Partners with engineering in the new product development initiatives ensuring a thorough understanding of product specifications. 7. Supports commodity cost reduction, lead time reduction and supplier consolidation projects. 8. Supports inventory management programs with supply base that includes vendor stocking, consignment, vendor-managed inventory, etc. 9. Supports company goals for minority owned and small disadvantaged business suppliers. 10. Partners with the Planning team by identifying at risk materials in order to prevent shortages on the shop floor. 11. Maintains data integrity of ERP system including Item Master attributes and purchasing activities. 12. Provides assistance to the materials group in expediting and de-expediting purchase order releases. 13. Assists quality department in resolving supplier quality issues. Resolves rejected purchased materials with the processing of debit memos. 14. Performs special projects and related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelors degree in business or equivalent experience. 2. Two to five years of experience in purchasing or production and inventory control. 3. Good communication skills both written and verbal. 4. Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment 5. Negotiation skills required. 6. Proficient computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Suite. 7. Experience in a team environment desirable. HIRING SALARY RANGE: $68,000- $93,000(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. 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. 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