Buyer III

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.

Summary   Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Buyer to support our Controls . This role is responsible for managing strategic and day-to-day procurement activities associated with our Supply partners while ensuring material availability, supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and operational execution. The successful candidate will serve as the primary procurement interface between the business and assigned suppliers , driving supplier performance and supporting business objectives across quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.    Scope   Controls - Americas   Direct Materials Procurement   Supplier Strategy and Cost Optimization   New Product Introductions (NPI)   Supply Continuity , Risk Mitigation and Operational execution    Commercial Execution and Procurement Operations   What will you do? Supply Continuity & Materials Management   Maintain uninterrupted supply of components and finished goods required to support customer demand.   Proactively identify capacity, material, logistics, and market constraints.   Develop mitigation plans for shortages, allocation situations, and end-of-life components.   Support inventory optimization initiatives while balancing service and cost objectives.    ​ Procurement Execution   Lead RFQ execution and supplier quotation activities in support of new product introductions, supplier changes, and cost reduction initiatives.   Negotiate commercial terms within delegated authority and coordinate with Category Management on strategic sourcing activities.   Execute approved pricing actions and ensure timely implementation within ERP systems.   Support sourcing board, supplier selection, and procurement compliance requirements.    Supplier Performance Management   Monitor supplier performance across delivery, quality, responsiveness, inventory, and cost metrics.   Drive corrective action plans and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.   Participate in supplier business reviews and operational performance discussions.   Support supplier development activities and implementation of Johnson Controls supplier standards.    New Product Introduction (NPI)   Support procurement activities associated with product launches and engineering changes.   Coordinate material readiness, supplier onboarding, and implementation timelines.   Partner with Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure successful launches.    Cross-Functional Leadership   Partner closely with Category Management, Planning, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supplier Quality teams.   Support implementation of category strategies and approved commercial agreements.   What are we looking for?   Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field.   5+ years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or buyer experience in a manufacturing environment.   Experience managing suppliers, contract manufacturers, or electronics manufacturing service (EMS) partners.   ​ Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.   Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).   Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.   Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.   Knowledge of direct material procurement