Buyer, Engineering

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 117,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next-generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat.

We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms.

Buyer (Job Number: 1712865)

The Buyer position will be responsible for a wide variety of functions critical to the continued success and effectiveness of JCI/Scott Safety. We are looking for an individual that has worked in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with demonstrated successes in Cost Reductions, Sourcing, New Products, Supply Chain Management and other tactical duties, all of which maximizes the site’s overall goals.

• Supports the execution of cost reductions for assigned commodities.
• Manages assigned suppliers / commodities to ensure ongoing supply and appropriate pricing
• Issues and manages purchase orders to support new products, engineering and tooling requirements
• Develops and obtains quotations from suppliers
• Supports resolution of quality/delivery issues with appropriate cross-function team – Quality, Engineering, Production
• Provides defined sourcing and procurement support on new product development activities driving schedule adherence and attainment of cost targets
• Sets standard costs
• Conducts quoting activities to ensure best total cost for assigned commodities.
• Advises management of improvements on materials and equipment, price changes, marketing changes and source changes
• Supports Company's initiatives for achieving Supplier Business Diversity goals, Conflict Minerals and Country of Origin requirements/goals.
• Supports commodity cost reduction, lead time reduction and supplier consolidation projects.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Ensures Supply Chains compliance with Export Trade and Regulatory requirements
• Supports Supplier Performance improvement requirements working with Supplier Performance Quality Team.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, New Product Introduction, related area or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of progressive purchasing, cost reduction, project management, negotiation, supply chain management and problem-solving skills.
• Solid understanding of MRP and demand-pull scheduling practices is desired
• Commodity knowledge in Plastics, Rubber and/or Electrical Assemblies preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Position requires 25% travel.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, high initiative, ability to handle multiple tasks, organize and prioritize while being self-directed is a must
• Must also have a professional attitude exercising interpersonal savvy, confidentiality, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse environment with appropriate sense of urgency and drive for results

We are an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability Employer. We welcome diversity in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified women and men.