Procurement Associate: Inventory & Supplier Strategy

Alloy Enterprises; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls procurement team is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the purchasing manager in sourcing materials, expediting orders, and maintaining ERP data integrity. This role focuses on cost, lead times, and supplier performance.

You will collaborate with planning to prevent shortages, assist supplier qualification, place orders, and communicate requirements to suppliers, while adhering to policy and driving inventory improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years experience in purchasing, production and inventory control.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Negotiation skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• APICS certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supports senior buyers and purchasing manager on procurement issues.
• Procures materials to meet inventory and cost goals.
• Assists in supplier qualification and audits new sources.
• Places purchase orders and communicates forecasting requirements.
• Determines economical lot sizes and lead times.
• Conducts quoting activities to ensure best total cost.
• Supports inventory management programs and supplier consolidation.
• Maintains ERP data integrity and item master attributes.
• Writes contracts and supports contract administration.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Negotiation

Communication

ERP data integrity

Multitasking

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

2–5 years in purchasing/inventory control

APICS certification desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP system

Job description

Johnson Controls procurement team is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support the purchasing manager in sourcing materials, expediting orders, and maintaining ERP data integrity. This role focuses on cost, lead times, and supplier performance.

You will collaborate with planning to prevent shortages, assist supplier qualification, place orders, and communicate requirements to suppliers, while adhering to policy and driving inventory improvements.