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?

o Generates and leads Initiatives to improve our YOY Savings and Trade Working Capital (TWC)

o 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)

o 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.

o 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.

o 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.

o Research the category and provides market intelligence to the Category Manager, to enable Economics analytics.

o Generates financial/savings reporting using our preferred tool (Wave).

o Engages and enables training of our Indirect Stakeholders on how to effectively engage with the team and how to utilize our solutions/agreements.

o Supplier pre-qualification (potential suppliers for sourcing).

o 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.

o Other Procurement duties as assigned.

Qualifications

o Bachelor's degree in related field.

o +3 years of relevant experience in Indirect Procurement. Prior experience in Professional Services, Logistics it's a must.

o Deep understanding of RFx processes. General understanding of a Source-To-Pay process.

o Basics of contract lifecycle management principles. Demonstrate ability to read through an SOW and contracts.

o Strong MS Office and advanced excel or VBA skills required.

o Microsoft Power Apps (Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI) or other data tools preferred.

o Strong analytical skills and business judgment.

o Given the global nature of the role, candidates must show strong English written and communication skills.

o APICS training or certification is a plus.

o Proven experience working with KPIs and metrics

o Ability to drive continuous improvement, by identifying opportunities, streamlining processes and utilizing Lean/Quality tools to reduce waste and maximize throughput.

o Capability to learn and understand the business and the assigned categories, which will allow the candidate to better execute and generate value for JCI.