Plant Buyer

Johnson Controls; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Relocation assistance available

Paid vacation with holidays and sick时间

Comprehensive benefits: 401K, medical,

Developmental opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a procurement professional in San Antonio, TX to support operations with strategic material sourcing and supplier management.

You will analyze MRP demand, place POs, expedite deliveries, and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure on-time, cost-effective materials for production.

This role requires a degree, 3+ years manufacturing experience, and proficiency with procurement software and MS Office; relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand MRP reports and stock/status reports.
• Knowledge in running queries on AS/400 or equivalent database.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build supplier relationships.
• Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Procuring materials and products per standards and procedures.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, ensure timely delivery to support operations.
• Analyze MRP demand and replenish stocks in a timely manner.
• Place purchase orders and expedite delivery to meet production requirements.
• Review open requirements and follow up or defer as needed.
• Monitor vendor performance and provide timely feedback and corrective actions.
• Provide forecasts to vendors and update purchasing parameters for optimal stock.

Skills

MRP reports analysis

AS/400 queries

Negotiation skills

Procurement software

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical and problem-solving

Reading MRP reports

3 years manufacturing experience

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Procurement software

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.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Relocation assistance available
• Paid vacation with additional paid holidays and sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care - available day one!
• Developmental opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What you will do

You will be responsible for procuring materials and products in accordance with the company's standards and procedures. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods to support operational requirements.

How you will do it

• Analyze MRP demand and replenish stocks in a timely manner.
• Place purchase orders and expedite delivery of materials to assure receipt in accordance with production program requirements.
• Review open requirements through the Follow Up or Open Order Report and expediting or defer when necessary.
• Monitor vendor performance trough the OTD and assures proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve vendor development.
• Assure that problems relating to delivery, pricing and invoicing are promptly conveyed to the vendor and resolved in a timely manner per standard procedures to avoid material shortages.
• Provide forecast to the specify vendors according to schedule.
• Update purchasing parameters to ensure material availability and optimum stock levels.
• Implement Material related Projects.
• Resolve discrepancy problems in a timely manner.

What we look for

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 Years suggested minimum experience, in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports, material variance reports, and customer order shortage report.
• Knowledge in running queries on the AS/400 or equivalent database.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build relationships with suppliers.
• Proficient in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

SALARY RANGE: $78,600.00 - $118,000.00 USD Annual (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.

To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

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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