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What you will do

We are looking for a dynamic person to lead a crucial relationship between our field offices and our supplier base! The Field Procurement Manager will be the main procurement contact for your assigned region of 4-6 branch offices. We will support you with leading the selection of 3rd party subcontractors and 3rd party suppliers used within your region. You will have the opportunity to develop and lead cost savings initiatives with collaboration from both the Category Managers and the branch organization! Activities include supplier development, contract management, supplier relationships, price negotiations, working capital optimization and improve communication between the central procurement teams and the branch offices. This position is responsible for impacting annual spend between $40M - $80M from a supply base of 300-400 suppliers.

How you will do it

You will be able to develop, align, and implement several different supply chain strategies to deliver the most efficient methods for field offices within assigned region to procure both materials and/or subcontract labor from suppliers to execute the solutions we promise our customers. A key result of this role is to ensure assigned field offices are efficiently executing our strategies allowing our extended field procurement team to influence a greater percentage of spend to increase year of year savings.

1. Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to: Cost Savings, TWC, quality, supplier rationalization, and other agreed objectives.


2. Provide input to category management team regarding the unique/specific regional needs during category strategy development.


3. Effectively engage with senior leaders of the various Global Product Business Units and suppliers to ensure alignment on continuity of supply to meet business objectives


4. Collaborate with field offices within region to identify and bring forward new/critical products and services to expand the line card product of field offerings.


5. Ensure branches are utilizing fully capable and approved subcontractors as per policy / work instruction.


6. Drafts and supervises appropriate controls to ensure processes and procedures are performed in an effective manner and develop appropriate dashboards, metrics and measures to identify ongoing areas for improvement across all facets of the procurement operation.


7. Works with minimal direction and may be assisted by entry and intermediate level employees.


8. Coordinates all operational procurement activities, directly lead the systems, processes, and procedures governing the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality and delivery requirements to support the business unit/manufacturing locations.


9. Guarantee compliance with BOS procedures and DoA requirements


10. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with suppliers and internal customers.


11. Track and report project based cost savings. Ensure validation and approval guidelines are met.


12. Nurture and promote diverse supplier relationships. Work with regional teams to report project based diverse sourcing opportunities.


13. Align procurement metrics with the regional leadership team and communicate regularly with internal customers.


14. Drives & implements initiatives with regional entities to supervise supplier specifics services or component volume allocations and terms, contract closure, and compliance with JCI IP, security & privacy standards

What you will need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.

• 5-8 years of procurement experience.


• Experience in cost analysis and strong financial knowledge.


• Good PC / software knowledge/skills.

Leadership / Interpersonal Skills

In this role, you will empower others to achieve results through professional motivation, recognition and performance feedback. Candidate should mentor, and develop outstanding organization.

Ownership / Dedication

You will need to have the ability to influence decisions & results even when all elements are not under the individual’s direct control.

Planning / Balance

Looking for the right person that can simultaneously handle a large and diverse number of projects, tasks and issues with tact, cooperation, and persistence.

Preferred

Procurement experience with a focus on construction and/or HVAC equipment and services. Electrical industry / installation knowledge a plus.

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, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers .