Buyer II

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Largo, FL is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing of materials, components, and services to support on-time delivery and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes supplier qualification, data integrity, and collaboration with the Planning Team, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives within the Materials organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 2–5 years of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication; negotiation skills preferred.
• Onsite full-time work; remote not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Procures assigned materials, components, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Resolve procurement issues including invoice and order discrepancies.
• Place purchase orders and communicate forecasting requirements to suppliers.
• Maintain data integrity in Largo systems and warehouse transactions.
• Support supplier qualification and cross-functional audits.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL

Under the direction of the Materials Manager, procures assigned materials, components, supplies, equipment, and services that meet operational requirements for quality, delivery, price, terms, lead times, freight costs, and inventory objectives.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Supports Buyers and the Materials Manager in resolving procurement issues, including invoice discrepancies, receipt discrepancies, and order expediting
• Procures materials to meet JCI goals for on-time delivery, inventory turns, cost, quality, and customer requirements
• Assists in the supplier qualification process in accordance with the JCI ISO Supplier Selection Procedure and supports cross-functional teams in auditing and qualifying new sources of supply
• Places purchase orders and communicates blanket order, master scheduling, and forecasting requirements to suppliers
• Determines the most economical lot sizes and supplier lead times for purchased components
• Conducts quoting activities to ensure the best total cost for assigned commodities
• Supports commodity cost reduction, lead time reduction, and supplier consolidation initiatives
• Supports inventory management programs with suppliers, including vendor stocking, consignment, and vendor-managed inventory programs
• Supports company goals related to minority-owned and small disadvantaged business suppliers
• Maintains data integrity within Largo systems and warehouse transactions
• Provides support to the Planning Team by expediting and de-expediting purchase order releases as needed
• Maintains and updates standard costs for assigned commodities
• Participates in continuous improvement projects and initiatives
• Assists the Quality Department in resolving supplier quality issues and provides support in expediting and de-expediting activities as needed
• Serves as the SMCC Champion
• Supports the Materials Team during Production Floor Meetings
• Supports other Buyers in maintaining and reporting the 4W Report. Currently distributed once per week, with plans to increase reporting to twice per week, along with special orders reporting
• Supports Warehouse and Inventory Control functions by understanding and promoting the importance of timely reporting and accurate warehouse transactions
• Investigates and analyzes inventory discrepancies, ensuring timely resolution and process improvement
• Participates in and supports Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving initiatives within the Materials organization

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Two to five years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or production and inventory control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective negotiation skills preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other business systems
• Experience working in a team-oriented environment
• Must be able to work onsite full-time at the designated company location
• This position is not eligible for remote, hybrid, or work-from-home arrangements
• Must be available to provide occasional weekend support as required to meet business needs

SALARY RANGE

$76,000 - $114,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

ABOUT US & EEO STATEMENT

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.

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OUR MISSION

Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.