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What you will do
As a Global Category Manager you will be working closely with cross-functional teams to develop and lead implementation of global category procurement strategies for the Indirect Procurement Facilities/MRO categories. You will also lead both traditional and non-traditional supplier procurement activities, ensuring timely execution and focusing upon global solutions which improve services and reduce costs
How you will do it
Facilitate supplier procurement process and negotiations relative to business requirements and cost, maximizing JCI’s leverage and negotiation position
Lead supplier contracting negotiations and execution, collaborating with corporate legal for escalation of certain risk-related terms and conditions
Identify, develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to increase engagement and develop a robust procurement project pipeline
For each procurement project, ensure project alignment and drive collaborative procurement efforts with the necessary cross-functional counterparts and matrix teams (e.g. IT, Risk Management, HR, Compliance, Legal, Real Estate, etc.) to maximize transactional efficiency and mitigate potential risks
Identify, develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers to understand the suppliers’ current services for the company as well as additional capabilities
Gain a comprehensive understanding of business and functional strategic roadmaps and resulting business requirements, as related to assigned categories
Drive cost out targets for the supply management organization; calculate and report savings
Drive compliance of enterprise agreements
Assist with key supplier issue resolution and risk mitigation, as required
Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of marketplace, benchmarks and industry best practices for assigned categories
What we look for
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university is required
Advanced degree in business, finance, and/or legal is highly desirable
8 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Significant negotiating experience is required
Operational and procurement experience
Prior contracting experience (negotiation, implementation, management of agreements) is required
Extensive project management experience and/or PMP certification is preferred
Operational and/or procurement experience in most if not all of the assigned Indirect Corporate Services Categories is strongly preferred
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Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.
Full Time
Wholesale
$111k-139k (estimate)
05/10/2024
07/08/2024
johnsoncontrols.com
>50,000
2018
TOUFIC FARAH
$10B - $50B
Wholesale
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