Buyer II

Johnson Controls; 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 materials/procurement professional. The role focuses on sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring on-time delivery and cost efficiency within a dynamic industrial environment.

Responsibilities include placing purchase orders, expediting as needed, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have 2–5 years in purchasing, a bachelor’s degree, and strong communication and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Procures assigned materials, components, supplies, equipment, and services that meet quality, delivery, price, terms, lead times, freight costs, and inventory objectives.
• Supports Buyers and the Materials Manager in resolving procurement issues, including invoice discrepancies and order expediting.
• Places purchase orders and communicates blanket order, master scheduling, and forecasting requirements to suppliers.
• Determines economical lot sizes and supplier lead times for purchased components.
• Supports supplier qualification, lean manufacturing initiatives, and inventory management programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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. 19. Investigates and analyzes inventory discrepancies, ensuring timely resolution and process improvement. 20. 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

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. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile.

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