Strategic Sourcing Lead – Indirect Procurement

Johnson Controls; San Pedro Garza García; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to act as a business partner for multiple business units in North America, focusing on indirect procurement categories. You will identify cost savings, enable category strategies, and drive supplier programs.

You will lead spend analysis, manage RFx processes, and ensure alignment with corporate initiatives while supporting improvement projects in manufacturing plants and distribution centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Six+ years in planning, project management, purchasing, or procurement in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong English language skills and business acumen.
• Experience with indirect procurement and category strategies beneficial.
• Proficient in Excel and ERP/MRP systems; capable of spend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as a procurement business partner for assigned business units.
• Identify cost savings and drive plans to improve working capital.
• Develop and deploy category strategies and supplier programs.
• Lead RFx processes and negotiations for categories and projects.
• Monitor key metrics and ensure timely reporting.
• Drive process improvements to streamline procurement and user satisfaction.

Skills

English proficiency

Excel

Analytical mindset

Project management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a procurement professional to act as a business partner for multiple business units in North America, focusing on indirect procurement categories. You will identify cost savings, enable category strategies, and drive supplier programs.

You will lead spend analysis, manage RFx processes, and ensure alignment with corporate initiatives while supporting improvement projects in manufacturing plants and distribution centers.