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Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our dedication 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 everywhere, every day and creating greater value for all of our partners through our focus on buildings.
This position will lead complex procurement events and use demonstrated negotiation skills. By influencing others, you will collaborate with internal partners to prioritize the needs within the organization. You will reduce cost by providing alternate solutions for minimizing risk. If you are excellent at developing and communicating vision and critical initiatives in writing and verbally then this role is right for you. Demonstrate project management capabilities to lead multiple and complex projects. Demonstrate capability to translate strategies into executable implementation plans. Help us in identifying new procurement opportunities within the organization. Do you have the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people in a global, matrix organization? Then the following is what you'll need:
Clear problem solving skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Sound prioritization skills to balance multiple tasks simultaneously
Comfort with ambiguity
Ability to embrace change in the organization
How you will do it:
Develop and lead implementation of global category procurement strategies for assigned Indirect Procurement Corporate Services categories; key areas of focus include Supplier agreements supporting service related categories such as HR/Benefits, Contingent Labor, Marketing, Finance, Legal, Risk and Compliance, Insurance, etc.
Lead both traditional and non-traditional supplier procurement activities, ensuring timely execution and focusing upon global and regional solutions which improve services and reduce costs
Facilitate supplier procurement process and negotiations relative to business requirements and cost, improving JCI’s use of our position in the market
Lead supplier contracting agreements and execution, collaborating with Corporate Legal for partner concern of certain risk-related terms and conditions
Identify, develop and maintain relationships with internal partners to increase engagement and develop a robust procurement project pipeline
For each procurement project, ensure project alignment and drive collaborative procurement efforts with the vital cross-functional counterparts and matrix teams (e.g. IT, Risk Management, HR, Compliance, Legal, GBU, etc.) to improve efficiency and mitigate risks
Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to understand the suppliers’ current services for the company as well as additional capabilities
Gain a comprehensive understanding of business and functional strategic roadmaps and resulting business requirements, as related to assigned categories
Drive cost out targets for the supply management organization; calculate and report savings
Drive compliance of enterprise agreements
Assist with key supplier issue resolution and risk mitigation, as required
Maintain an extensive knowledge of marketplace, benchmarks and industry methodologies for all Indirect categories
What we look for:
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university is required
8+ years of proven experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience in an operational or procurement focused organization
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.
