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Johnson ControlsMilwaukee, WI, US
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Procurement Category Manager Field Projects

At JCI, we are committed to becoming the global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. Our mission is to redefine building performance to better serve people, places, and the planet. We invite you to join our winning team and build your best future with us! Our diverse teams have the opportunity to support a wide range of industries worldwide, and we are dedicated to your professional development through impactful projects and continuous learning. Enjoy our supportive work environment focused on enhancing your physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

What We Offer :

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation / holidays / sick time
  • Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care starting day one!
  • Developmental opportunities
  • Encouraging and collaborative team environment
  • Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
  • While Milwaukee is a preferred location, this role can be remote in the United States

What You Will Do :

  • Create and implement strategies to exceed profit plan goals related to cost savings, trade working capital, quality, supplier rationalization, supply continuity, risk management, and other agreed objectives.
  • Collaborate with branch locations to identify and introduce innovative products and services to expand field offerings.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with business unit leaders in Fire, Security, HVAC, and other field teams to understand their procurement needs and priorities.
  • Support pre-sales activities by partnering with sales and proposal teams, providing supplier engagement, pricing scenarios, and negotiating terms to increase our competitiveness in bids and proposals.
  • Develop and execute category strategies by analyzing sourcing options, supplier landscape, and spend data to drive value for the organization.
  • Serve as the focal point connecting Category Managers across business units, sharing best practices, leveraging existing agreements, and coordinating joint negotiation opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with all internal procurement and business operating procedures.
  • Monitor market and supplier trends to proactively identify new sourcing opportunities.
  • Implement best practices and cost-saving initiatives in procurement processes.
  • Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policies and relevant regulations.
  • Cultivate and promote diverse supplier relationships, working with regional teams to deliver diverse sourcing opportunities.
  • What We Look For :

  • 5+ years' experience in procurement / category management, ideally within Fire Protection, Security, HVAC, Construction, or Technical Services.
  • Proven experience supporting project negotiations.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a matrixed environment and effectively connect teams and categories.
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and contract management abilities.
  • Capability to interface with senior leadership.
  • Self-starter with the drive to make an impact, work at pace, and make data-led decisions.
  • Results-driven mindset with a passion for process improvement and value creation.
  • Preferred :

  • Procurement experience with a focus on Projects
  • Experience in cost analysis and strong financial knowledge, as you will need to understand how Procurement contributes to the wider financial picture.
  • 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.

    HIRING SALARY RANGE : $100,000-134,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site.

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