Johnson Controls
manufacturing
PlannerBuyer(DirectMaterials)
“Planner Buyer (Direct Materials) at Johnson Controls. Skills: Direct material buying, Vendor management, Cross-functional coordination. Coordinate and direct products. Ensure incoming material meets quality requirements”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet sales projections; Achieve lower costs; Achieve reduced lead times; Achieve commercial savings
Industry & Context.
Strong analytical skills; Strong business judgment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years of experience in buying direct material, Strong communication and writing skills in English, Strong MS Office skills, Advanced Excel, Ability to work with colleagues to achieve common goals, Ability to read, understand, and interpret drawings, notices of engineering changes, schematics, and special instructions
Nice to Have
University degree, Experience with Steels, Microsoft Power Apps (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) or other data tools, SAP
What You'll Do.
Coordinate and direct products
Ensure incoming material meets quality requirements
Manage local and USA suppliers
Ensure timely processing of purchase orders
Evaluate potential suppliers
Negotiate and review inventory opportunities
Maintain system data integrity
Participate in reduction projects
Attend daily Gemba Walks
Participate in monthly conference calls
Participate in emergency plan activities
Participate in HSE system activities
Participate in accident investigations
Participate in High Performance Equipment system activities
Maintain work tools in good condition
Ensure order and cleanliness of work area
Comply with established work schedules
Perform other assigned activities
Participate in assigned training
Participate in quality policy compliance
Follow company rules and procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with colleagues to achieve common goals; Coordinate and direct products with site and corporate management
Communication Scope
Strong communication skills; Strong writing skills
Process & Methodology
Participate in reduction projects
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