**What you will do**:
**We are looking for a passionate and strategic Sr.
Procurement Manager to lead a team of 6 buyers in driving growth and profitability for our Chillers Product Business Unit (PBU).
You will be a key member of the PBU leadership team reporting to the Director of Procurement.
You will provide innovative procurement solutions and fostering a high-performing team environment, in a business experiencing rapid expansion.
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**How you will do it**:
- **Lead with a Growth Mindset: Identify and develop new sourcing opportunities with a focus on business expansion and category growth.
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- **Drive Continuous Improvement: Cultivate a growth-minded approach within your team, promoting supplier innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
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- **Foster Strong Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and effective communication skills.
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- **Lead a High-Performing Team: Develop and coach a team of 6 buyers, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
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- **Develop and Execute Procurement Strategy: Collaborate with the PBU leadership team to define and execute strategic procurement initiatives that optimize spend within the ~1B annual budget.
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- **Manage End-to-End NPI Support: Provide comprehensive procurement support for new product introductions (NPI) within the PBU.
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- **Lead Negotiations: Secure optimal pricing, terms, and quality through strategic negotiations with critical suppliers.
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- **Drive Operational Excellence: Ensure team compliance with established procurement processes and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
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- **Develop Team Capabilities: Champion continuing education for your team to enhance their effectiveness and build strong supplier relationships.
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- **Promote Sustainability: Identify and implement sustainable procurement practices within the integral supply chain.
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**What we look for**:
- **Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or equivalent; an MBA is a plus.
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- **Minimum 6-10 years of experience in a multinational organization.
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- **Minimum 6 years of experience in a Strategic Sourcing role, preferably with Direct Materials.
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- **Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams within a matrix environment.
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- **Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a high degree of emotional intelligence.
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- **Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle ambiguity and complex situations.
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- **Working knowledge of SAP or other equivalent ERP systems.
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- **Experience negotiating complex supply contracts.
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- **Ability to travel 10% globally and domesticall

📌 Sr. Procurement Manager (Ciudad Apodaca)
🏢 Johnson Controls
📍 Ciudad Apodaca