Senior Procurement Manager

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead and develop our global procurement function as the business grows. You will shape sourcing strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive value across direct and indirect spend, while leading a team of procurement professionals to support growth and operational excellence.

You will manage strategic supplier relationships, drive cost optimisation, and ensure governance and compliance across cross-functional forums, with ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, finance.
• 10+ years procurement experience in global manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment.
• Proven success in strategic sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Strong experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and project-based procurement.
• Demonstrated ability to influence across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead global procurement strategy development.
• Oversee sourcing and category management across direct materials and subcontractors.
• Drive cost optimisation, supplier performance, supply continuity, and risk management.
• Lead procurement activities on major projects from concept to scale-up.
• Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate complex contracts.
• Develop and coach a high-performing procurement team.
• Deliver cost savings and value using total cost of ownership approach.
• Represent procurement in governance and leadership forums, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement.
• Utilize ERP and procurement systems to monitor spend and supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship mgmt

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager

What you will do

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead and develop our procurement function as our global business continues to grow. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will shape sourcing strategy, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive value across direct and indirect spend. Leading a team of procurement professionals, you will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Product Development to support growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Develop and deliver a global procurement strategy aligned with business objectives and new product introductions.
• Lead sourcing and category management activities across direct materials, components, subcontractors, and selected indirect spend.
• Drive cost optimisation, supplier performance, supply continuity, and risk management initiatives.
• Lead procurement activities across key projects, from concept and supplier selection through to implementation and scale-up.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, leading complex commercial and contract negotiations.
• Develop and coach a high-performing procurement team, fostering a collaborative and commercially focused culture.
• Deliver measurable cost savings and value improvement opportunities using a total cost of ownership approach.
• Represent procurement in cross-functional and leadership forums, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Leverage ERP and procurement systems to monitor spend, supplier performance, and business outcomes.

What we look for

• Essential Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 10 + years' procurement experience within a global manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Proven success in developing and implementing strategic sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Strong experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and project-based procurement.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing significant spend and delivering business value.
• Proven people leadership experience with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-oriented approach.
• Preferred CIPS or equivalent professional procurement qualification.
• Experience supporting multi-site or global manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of new product introduction (NPI) programmes and complex supply chains.
• Familiarity with stage-gate project delivery and governance models.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/procurement systems.

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