Field Procurement Manager

Johnson Controls, Inc. seeks Field Procurement Manager at its facility located at 1350 Northmeadow Parkway, Suite 100, Roswell, GA 30076.

What will you do

Work on a crucial relationship between field offices and supplier base. Act as a main procurement contact for assigned region of 4-6 General markets. Support and lead the selection of 3rd party subcontractors and 3rd party suppliers used within the region. Develop and lead cost savings initiatives with teamwork from both the Category Managers and the branch organization. Activities include supplier development, contract management, supplier relationships, price negotiations, working capital optimization and improve communication between the central procurement teams and the branch offices. Responsible for impacting annual spend between $40M - $80M from a supply base of 300-400 suppliers. Knowledge in electrical or mechanical controls trade experience to develop, align, and implement several different supply chain strategies to deliver the most efficient methods for field offices within assigned region to procure both materials and/or subcontract labor from suppliers to implement the solutions we promise customers. Ensure assigned field offices are efficiently carrying out supply chain strategies allowing extended field procurement team to influence a greater percentage of spend to increase year of year savings. Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to: Cost Savings, TWC, quality, supplier rationalization, and other agreed objectives. Provide input to category management team regarding the unique/specific regional needs during category strategy development. Collaborate with field offices within region to identify and bring forward new/critical products and services to expand the line card product of field offerings. Ensure branches are using fully capable and approved subcontractors as per policy / work instruction. Build personal development plans for team members to ensure continuous evolution and development of the team and ensure full alignment with JCI’s overall strategies. Work with suppliers and internal teams and act as a point for critical issues to ensure continuity of supply to support the business unit requirements. Draft and supervise appropriate controls to ensure processes and procedures are performed in a compliant manner and develop appropriate dashboards, metrics, and measures to identify ongoing areas for improvement across all facets of the procurement operation. Coordinate all operational procurement activities, directly handle the systems, processes and procedures governing the procurement of materials from the right suppliers, at the right price, quality, and delivery requirements to support the business unit/manufacturing locations. Guarantee compliance with BOS procedures and DoA requirements. Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and internal customers. Realize and report project-based cost savings. Ensure validation and approval guidelines are met. Cultivate and promote diverse supplier relationships. Work with regional teams to report diverse sourcing opportunities. Align procurement metrics with the regional leadership team and communicate regularly with internal customers. Drive & implement initiatives with regional entities to regulate supplier specifics services or component volume allocations and terms, contract closure, and compliance with JCI IP, security & privacy standards. 100% Telecommuting Allowed.

What we look for

This position requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, plus Five (5) years of experience as a Project Manager, Procurement Manager, or related occupation in the construction or trades industry. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Utilizing blueprints and scope of work regarding build out RFP and soliciting bids from subcontractors; (2) Searching out and finding suitable subcontractors for each of markets as to utilize multiple bids to achieve a competitive price; (3) Supply chain management and supply chain finances in improving trade working capital; (4) Reading blueprints and scope of work regarding HVAC, fire, and security; (5) Negotiating contracts with suppliers to achieve a competitive price; and (6) Understanding legal obligations of the subcontracts issued.

Applicants who are interested in this position should apply by emailing their resume to Christopher.goron@jci.com. Must Reference Field Procurement Manager. Reference Job Code: #FPM-PAT.

*This position is eligible for benefits under the Johnson Controls Inc. Employee Referral Program, which includes specific incentives for referring employees.

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