overviewjohnson controls, a leader in thermal management, mission‐critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers reduce carbon emissions and operate with precision and resilience in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
for more than 140 years, johnson controls has delivered performance where it really matters, backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‐leading field organization.global category manageras a member of the direct materials procurement category team within the global products and solutions business unit, the global category manager partners with key stakeholders across the organization to develop global sourcing strategies, establish a best‐in‐class general sourcing footprint, and act as a center of excellence for assigned categories.
the role supports new product development, aligns commodity strategies, and helps meet business objectives across global product business units.responsibilitiesdevelop detailed category strategies to support the global procurement direct materials organization.mentor and lead assigned product business unit buyers to support sourcing and supplier management while driving cost savings and continuous improvement initiatives.ensure alignment of category strategies with business requirements and objectives.lead supplier contract negotiations, supplier selection and contract lifecycle management.act as a center of excellence for the respective categories through a complete understanding of industry, competition, future technologies and innovations.ensure overall continuity of supply and actively mitigate risk.project manage with plants to resolve quality, delivery, capacity and other issues as required.support make‐vs‐buy decisions when applicable.meet or exceed profit plan goals related to categories: cost savings, raw material economics, quality, supplier rationalization, payment term extensions and other agreed objectives.lead monthly or quarterly category reviews with the global category team across product business units and regions.qualificationsbachelor degree required.minimum 5 years of experience in a strategic sourcing role.project management experience.extensive global sourcing experience.very strong negotiation skills.experience in supplier relationship management.indirect people management skills to influence dotted lines.capability to interface with senior leadership across regions both internally and externally.in‐depth understanding of purchasing tools and practices.strong ms office skills, including advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to lead virtual meetings in microsoft teams.strong costing and analytical skills.working knowledge of oracle, sap or other equivalent erp systems.travel up to 20% domestic and international.language skills not required but preferred.additional informationjohnson controls does not request pregnancy or hiv testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non‐discrimination.job id: #j-*-ljbffr#j-*-ljbffr