What you will do:

Purchase from suppliers/distributors that are well established with Johnson Controls policies and procedures. This position ensures

that the Best Price Analysis are received on time within the correct lead times and minimum order quantities in accordance with

forecast. This position will also work with new suppliers to ensure vendors PAPSO are completed and signed off by both parties.

They work with the vendors towards tooling qualification and capability study results. This position ensures the new vendor

qualification is per Johnson Controls Product Development Process.

How you will do it:

• Using Design engineering documentation purchase all required material to build a sample, Proto, or Pilot run. Provides support for
  all issues related to new components which are required for the introduction of a new product.
• Procures materials to meet the goals of JCI regarding required pilot run dates and production start dates while maintaining cost
• and quality. Will purchase from distribution when components can be procured within the scheduled run date. When component
• lead time is outside the required run date will search for alternative suppliers. Will work with senior level buyers and Strategic
• Procurement in Corporate headquarters on any procurement issues. Will also be responsible to resolve invoice and receipt
• discrepancies and expediting orders.
• Request quotes for startup material and places purchase orders for required materials, MRO to cover 3 months of the production ramp up schedule on all new components. Will work with Senior Buyer to get the Blanket orders established.
• Once production quotes are received from Strategic procurement, will setup the new component in the MRP/ERP and link it to the rank 1 vendor assigned during the quoting process.
• Will maintain a spreadsheet that tracks material availability and will adjust as required if EC's are issued during the release period.
• Internal and External Customers:
• Vendors/Suppliers.
• Product Team Members
• Production Departments
• Account Payable Departments
• Plant Quality Department

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years' experience in purchasing, material planning, or production control is recommended under little or no
• supervision.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
• Computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a team environment desirable.