Johnson Controls
manufacturing
PlantMROBuyer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Plant MRO Buyer at Johnson Controls. Skills: Indirect buyer or MRO buyer experience, supplier development, price negotiation, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. develop suppliers. execute savings projects”
What You'll Achieve.
assure that an adequate supplier is assigned to each purchased item; support expediting processes with suppliers to assure that indirect material is supplied in a proper time and that it will meet the delivery dates to minimize the risk of an inventory stock-out or revenue impact; 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
Industry & Context.
decision-making; analytical; Resolve discrepancy problems in a timely manner; Define corrective and preventive actions; Analyze and prevent the consequences of all actions before any activity
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree, Indirect buyer or MRO buyer experience in a manufacturing company (Forecast, placement of indirect purchase orders, follow‑up of purchase orders, ensure supply of materials and services for the Plant, price negotiation and supplier development), Fluent in English, Experience in manufacturing plants (Any industry)
Nice to Have
Knowledge in SAP / ARIBA system to place requisitions
What You'll Do.
execute savings projects
assure that an adequate supplier is assigned to each purchased item
support expediting processes with suppliers to assure that indirect material is supplied in a proper time and that it will meet the delivery dates to minimize the risk of an inventory stock-out or revenue impact
support in other supplier related activities such as quality escalations and ISO related requirements
Placing POs for Indirect Material or Services
Provide support to other areas in Plant as: Manufacturing
Monitor vendor performance and support Purchasing to 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
Implement Material related Projects
Resolve discrepancy problems in a timely manner
Comply with activities specified in JCI Safety Commitment Letter
Participate in Safety Subcommittees and Safety Audits as required
Participate in Risk Assessments
Participate in EHS program
Implement and maintain security policy
health and environment at work to support the committees in identifying risks and environmental aspects
Participate in Plant Training program
Train your staff in procedures and instructions
Define corrective and preventive actions
Control system logs in your area
Develop and review procedures and instructions
Intervene personally identify and correct unsafe acts and recognize safe behavior
Identify and report potential environmental impacts
Analyze and prevent the consequences of all actions before any activity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide support to other areas in Plant as: Manufacturing, Maintenance, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, etc.; Monitor vendor performance and support Purchasing to assure proper feedback and corrective actions are in place to improve vendor development; Participate in Safety Subcommittees and Safety Audits as required; Implement and maintain security policy, health and environment at work to support the committees in identifying risks and environmental aspects; Train your staff in procedures and instructions
Communication Scope
communication skills
Process & Methodology
Implement Material related Projects
Full Job Description
**Johnson Controls** is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. With operations in over 150 countries, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in building technologies and integrated solutions. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are passionate about attracting and developing top talent across the globe. We are looking for a **Plant MRO Buyer.** **What will you do?** The plant MRO buyer should be able to develop suppliers, execute savings projects, assure that an adequate supplier is assigned to each purchased item and support expediting processes with suppliers to assure that indirect material is supplied in a proper time and that it will meet the delivery dates to minimize the risk of an inventory stock-out or revenue impact. May also be required to support in other supplier related activities such as quality escalations and ISO related requirements. **How will you do it?** * Placing POs for Indirect Material or Services. * Provide support to other areas in Plant as: Manufacturing, Maintenance, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, etc. * Monitor vendor performance and support Purchasing to 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. * Implement Material related Projects. * Resolve discrepancy problems in a timely manner. * Comply with activities specified in JCI Safety Commitment Letter. * Participate in Safety Subcommittees and Safety Audits as required. * Participate in Risk Assessments. * Participate in EHS program, audits. * Implement and maintain security policy, health and environment at work to support the committees in identifying risks and environmental aspects. * Participate in Plant Training program. * Train your staff in procedures and instructions. * Define corrective and pre
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