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Job Details
What we will do
We are looking for a dynamic person to lead a crucial relationship between our field offices and our supplier base! As a Field Procurement / Project Manager, you will be the main procurement contact for your assigned region of 4-6 branch offices. You will support and lead the selection of 3rd party subcontractors and 3rd party suppliers used within your region. You will develop and lead cost savings initiatives with teamwork 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 we will do it
We'll need an organized individual with electrical or mechanical controls trade experience who 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 implement the solutions we promise our customers. A key result of this role is to ensure assigned field offices are efficiently carrying out our supply chain strategies allowing our extended field procurement team to influence a greater percentage of spend to increase year of year savings.
Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to: Cost Savings, TWC, quality, supplier rationalization, and other agreed objectives. Provide input to category management team regarding the unique/specific regional needs during category strategy development.
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. Ensure branches are using fully capable and approved subcontractors as per policy / work instruction.
Builds personal development plans for team members to ensure continuous evolution and development of the team and ensure full alignment with JCI’s overall strategies. Works with suppliers and internal teams and act as a point for critical issues to ensure continuity of supply to support the business unit requirements.
Drafts and supervises appropriate controls to ensure processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner and develop appropriate dashboards, metrics and measures to identify ongoing areas for improvement across all facets of the procurement operation.
Coordinates all operational procurement activities, directly handle 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. Guarantee compliance with BOS procedures and DoA requirements.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with suppliers and internal customers.
Realize and report project based cost savings. Ensure validation and approval guidelines are met. Cultivate and promote diverse supplier relationships. Work with regional teams to report diverse sourcing opportunities. Align procurement metrics with the regional leadership team and communicate regularly with internal customers.
Drives & implements initiatives with regional entities to regulate supplier specifics services or component volume allocations and terms, contract closure, and compliance with JCI IP, security & privacy standards
What we look for
Electrical industry equivalent experience or Bachelor's degree required.
5-8 years as a project manager with estimating experience in the construction or trades industry.
Experience in cost analysis and strong financial knowledge.
Good PC / software knowledge/skills. - Interpersonal Skills - Candidate should have the ability to cooperate with people of varying levels both inside/outside the organization and interact with the team to establish and achieve team goals and objectives.
Leadership- You should have the ability to empower others to achieve results through professional motivation, recognition and performance feedback. You should mentor, and develop outstanding organization. - Communication - This person should have excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to express information/ideas in a professional manner to varying levels of people and customers. Strong English skills required. Multi language capabilities preferred. - Initiative/Execution/Motivation - We're also looking for someone that should have the ability to take actions, make informed decisions and generate ideas to improve overall business performance on key metrics directly motivated by this position. - Ownership/Commitment - A great candidate will have the ability to influence decisions & results even when all elements are not under the individual’s direct control.
Planning/Balance - Candidate should have the ability to establish goals consistent with company objectives and to adapt plans to a changing environment.
Preferred
Procurement experience with a focus on construction and/or HVAC equipment and services.
Electrical industry / installation knowledge a plus.(i.e. Electrical Supervisor, Electrician, Estimator, etc)
What else you'll get
Encouraging team environment and add to that a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package starting on day 1, which includes medical, dental & vision, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off and the ability to build a career path with multi-faceted opportunities.
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