**What you will do**
Johnson Controls is seeking a strategic and analytical Sr. Buyer to lead the procurement of third-party direct materials for JCI’s Chillers business unit. You will align and implement commodity strategies with integral commodity managers and procurement leaders to deliver the most cost-effective methods while ensuring compliance. A key deliverable of this role is to ensure sites are efficiently executing our category strategies to influence a greater percentage of spend to increase year-on-year savings and supplier performance management.
**How you will do it**
- Meet or exceed profit plan goals related to commodity strategies, cost savings, trace working capital, quality, supplier rationalization, and other agreed objectives.
- Ensure alignment between category management team and the unique/specific needs of stakeholders and site buyers during category strategy development.
- Implement category strategies and associated actions to achieve cost reduction goals, including purchase order reductions and rebates.
- Control and improve the traceability and transparency of purchasing-related savings, manage cost-saving tracking, and get proper approval on the Wave platform.




- Support efforts concerning supply base rationalization and supplier development.
- Manage and lead negotiation projects.
- Perform supplier spend analysis including spend patterns by category/region and supplier.
**What we look for**
**Required**
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- At least 7 years of experience in a procurement role, preferably in a related industry.
- Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision making.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools.
**Preferred**
- Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier management.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
- APICS certification or similar supply chain management training.
**Why Join Us?**
At Johnson Controls, we are committed to creating a sustainable future and fostering an inclusive environment. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

📌 Sr Buyer (Ciudad Apodaca)
🏢 Johnson Controls
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