Plant Buyer: Strategic Materials & Supplier Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus program

Paid vacation with holidays and sick时间

Benefits package from day one

Career development

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Plant Buyer in San Antonio, TX to procure materials and manage supplier relationships in support of manufacturing operations.

The role requires interpreting MRP and related reports, expediting orders, and ensuring on-time delivery to meet production goals. The successful candidate will have a university degree and at least 3 years of manufacturing procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with procurement software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years minimum experience in a manufacturing procurement environment.
• Ability to read and understand MRP reports, stock status reports, material variance reports, and customer order shortage reports.
• Knowledge in running queries on 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.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials and products in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery to support operations.
• Place purchase orders and expedite delivery to meet production program requirements.
• Review open requirements and expedite or defer as necessary.
• Monitor vendor performance and provide feedback and corrective actions to improve vendor development and on-time delivery.
• Communicate delivery, pricing, and invoicing issues promptly to vendors and resolve them.
• Provide forecasts to specified vendors according to schedule.
• Update purchasing parameters to ensure material availability and optimal stock levels.
• Support material-related projects and process improvements.

Skills

Negotiation

MRP literacy

AS/400 queries

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Plant Buyer in San Antonio, TX to procure materials and manage supplier relationships in support of manufacturing operations.

The role requires interpreting MRP and related reports, expediting orders, and ensuring on-time delivery to meet production goals. The successful candidate will have a university degree and at least 3 years of manufacturing procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with procurement software and MS Office.