Global Category Strategy Lead – Electronics

1008 Johnson Controls Inc.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead strategic procurement across Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, and Electronics categories. You will own a substantial annual spend and work with Engineering, Operations, and Product Management to drive growth, supply continuity, and cost competitiveness.

The role emphasizes negotiation, analytics, and executive-level supplier engagement, with a focus on risk mitigation and long-term value creation for global products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Operations; MBA preferred.
• Strong commercial negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Experience leading complex global categories in a matrix organization.
• Advanced analytics and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Own a global category portfolio with large annual spend.
• Develop and execute global category strategies for growth and supply resiliency.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution.
• Drive TCO optimization balancing quality, delivery, and risk.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with Engineering, Operations, and Finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Executive engagement

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or Operations

MBA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

AI experience

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead strategic procurement across Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, and Electronics categories. You will own a substantial annual spend and work with Engineering, Operations, and Product Management to drive growth, supply continuity, and cost competitiveness.

The role emphasizes negotiation, analytics, and executive-level supplier engagement, with a focus on risk mitigation and long-term value creation for global products.