Strategic Plant Buyer: Optimize Inventory & Costs

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Waynesboro (Franklin County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management and building systems, is seeking a Plant Buyer in Waynesboro, PA. The role focuses on procuring materials to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets while maintaining ERP data integrity and supporting supplier qualification activities.

The responsibilities include issuing POs, coordinating with engineering on new products, and driving inventory strategies such as vendor stocking and VMI.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Procures materials to meet inventory turns, cost, quality, and customer requirements.
• Places purchase orders and communicates blanket order/ master scheduling/ forecasting requirements to suppliers.
• Determines supplier lead times for purchasing components and supports cross-functional teams.
• Supports supplier qualification process and audits new sources of supply.
• Maintains data integrity of ERP system including Item Master attributes and purchasing activities.
• Assists in expediting and de-expediting purchase order releases and resolves quality issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management and building systems, is seeking a Plant Buyer in Waynesboro, PA. The role focuses on procuring materials to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets while maintaining ERP data integrity and supporting supplier qualification activities.

The responsibilities include issuing POs, coordinating with engineering on new products, and driving inventory strategies such as vendor stocking and VMI.