Strategic Plant Buyer | Optimize Materials & Suppliers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Paid vacation

Benefits package

Development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Zero Harm safety policy

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is hiring a procurement professional in Texas to secure materials and manage supplier relationships. You will negotiate contracts, ensure on-time delivery, and monitor vendor performance to prevent shortages.

Qualifications include a university degree or equivalent, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong skills in MRP, AS/400 queries, procurement software, and MS Office. A comprehensive benefits package and career development are offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Procuring materials and products in accordance with the company's standards and procedures.
• Managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring timely delivery of goods to support operational requirements.
• 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 through the OTD and assure 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.

Skills

MRP interpretation

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Procurement software

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

AS/400 queries

Procurement software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. is hiring a procurement professional in Texas to secure materials and manage supplier relationships. You will negotiate contracts, ensure on-time delivery, and monitor vendor performance to prevent shortages.

Qualifications include a university degree or equivalent, 3+ years in manufacturing, and strong skills in MRP, AS/400 queries, procurement software, and MS Office. A comprehensive benefits package and career development are offered.