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Johnson Controls is seeking a procurement specialist to source new product components, tooling, and indirect materials for pilot runs and production. You will manage quotes, lead times, and supplier approvals while coordinating with internal teams to meet forecasted ramp-up dates.
The role requires 3–5 years in purchasing, strong communication, and fluency in English and Spanish. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and team collaboration are essential for success.
Procures all new product components, tooling, and indirect materials and supplies that meet the operation’s requirements. Purchase from suppliers/distributors that are well established with Johnson Controls policies and procedures. This position ensures that the Best Price Analysis are received on time within the correct lead times and minimum order quantities in accordance with forecast. This position will also work with new suppliers to ensure vendors PAPSO are completed and signed off by both parties. They work with the vendors towards tooling qualification and capability study results. This position ensures the new vendor qualification is per Johnson Controls Product Development Process.
Using Design engineering documentation purchase all required material to build a sample, Proto, or Pilot run. Provides support for all issues related to new components which are required for the introduction of a new product. Procures materials to meet the goals of JCI regarding required pilot run dates and production start dates while maintaining cost and quality. Will purchase from distribution when components can be procured within the scheduled run date. When component lead time is outside the required run date will search for alternative suppliers. Will work with senior level buyers and Strategic Procurement in Corporate headquarters on any procurement issues. Will also be responsible to resolve invoice and receipt discrepancies and expediting orders. Request quotes for startup material and places purchase orders for required materials, MRO to cover 3 months of the production ramp up schedule on all new components. Will work with Senior Buyer to get the Blanket orders established. Once production quotes are received from Strategic procurement, will setup the new component in the MRP/ERP and link it to the rank 1 vendor assigned during the quoting process. Will maintain a spreadsheet that tracks material availability and will adjust as required if EC’s are issued during the release period.
Vendors/Suppliers. Product Team Members Production Departments Account Payable Departments Plant Quality Department
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Attend trainings to learn about Lean & Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies as required by function and/or position. Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Attend trainings to learn about Lean & Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies as required by function and/or position.
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