*what do you do?*this role assists category managers in performing a range of activities associated with rfp/ system configuration, sourcing of goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints.*how will you do it?*- generates and leads initiatives to improve our yoy savings and trade working capital (twc)- supports cm and performs a range of activities associated with sourcing goods, materials, suppliers, and services based on established quality standards, availability requirements and price constraints (rfx's, payment term negotiations, etc)- reviews, approves, or rejects purchase requisition through ariba.ensures that prs are compliant with our global procurement policy and that the information in the pr enables future analysis for spend management/enhancement.- facilitates contract management by assisting the category manager with sow review or contract negotiation.this includes administrating and increasing spend under contract within our preferred clm tool.- quotes services or materials using our preferred e-quoting tool as guided by the category mgmt team.- o _analyzes quotes and assists in the rfx analysis for indirect categories, as part of the overall rfx management activities.- research the category and provides market intelligence to the category manager, to enable economics analytics.- generates financial/savings reporting using our preferred tool (wave).- engages and enables training of our indirect stakeholders on how to effectively engage with the team and how to utilize our solutions/agreements.- supplier pre-qualification (potential suppliers for sourcing).- analyze spend data at a part number level to identify cost reduction, standardization, or simplification opportunities.this will include troubleshooting data gaps and data integrity issues.- other procurement duties as assigned.*qualifications*- bachelor's degree in related field.- +3 years of relevant experience in indirect procurement.prior experience in professional services, logistics it's a must.- deep understanding of rfx processes.general understanding of a source-to-pay process.- basics of contract lifecycle management principles.demonstrate ability to read through an sow and contracts.- strong ms office and advanced excel or vba skills required.- microsoft power apps (power automate, power apps, power bi) or other data tools preferred.- strong analytical skills and business judgment.- apics training or certification is a plus.- proven experience working with kpis and metrics- ability to drive continuous improvement, by identifying opportunities, streamlining processes and utilizing lean/quality tools to reduce waste and maximize throughput.- johnson controls does not request pregnancy or hiv testing as a requirement for admission, permanence or promotion._